Jefferson Parish boil water advisory

The advisory will remain in effect until rescinded by officials

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The advisory will remain in effect until rescinded by officials

The Jefferson Parish Water Department issued a Boil Water Advisory for the East Bank of Jefferson Parish Thursday night.

Officials said it's a precautionary measure due to a loss of pressure in the distribution system due to repeated power surges and outages at the water treatment plant.

As of Saturday morning, the advisory remains in place.

The parish said in a tweet that more than 150 water samples are still being tested at this time.

The advisory will remain in effect until rescinded by the Jefferson Parish Water Department or the Louisiana Department of Health.

Officials have these tips for residents in the meantime:

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

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, contact the Jefferson Parish East Bank Water Treatment Plant at 504-838-4312.