NEWS RELEASE

JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA

July 7, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BOIL WATER ADVISORY ISSUED FOR GRAND ISLE, PRIVATEER SIDE OF BARATARIA

JEFFERSON, LA – In conjunction with the Louisiana Department of Health, the Jefferson Parish Water Department is issuing a boil water advisory for Grand Isle as well as the Privateer side of Barataria due to a loss of pressure in the distribution system caused by a broken water main. Customers will need to boil their water until the advisory has been rescinded.

This boil water advisory will remain in effect until rescinded by the Jefferson Parish Water Department or the Louisiana Department of Health. Bacteriological samples from the distribution system will be collected and analyzed to ensure the water meets potable water standards.

What should residents do?

All residents are urged not to drink the water without boiling or disinfecting it first. Boiled, disinfected or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and in food preparation until further notice.

Boil the water for one full minute in a clean container. The one minute starts after the water has been brought to a rolling boil. The flat taste can be eliminated by shaking the water in a bottle or pouring it from one container to another.

OR

Disinfect the water by thoroughly mixing 1/8 teaspoon of unscented, liquid chlorine laundry bleach with one gallon of water and letting it stand for at least 30 minutes prior to consumption.

People with severely compromised immune systems, infants and some elderly may be at increased risk and should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.

For additional information about this advisory, contact the Jefferson Parish West Bank Water Treatment Plant at (504) 349-5080.

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