For Immediate Release:  November 20, 2022

UPDATE: PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER ADVISORY RESCINDED

The City of Lake Charles Water Division has rescinded the temporary precautionary boil water advisory for customers affected by the 11/18/2022 low pressure notice referenced in the initial release below.

The advisory was issued following low water pressure customers experienced in areas north of Interstate 10, caused by a water main break on Friday, November 18, 2022.

Water sampling and testing is complete and the Louisiana Department of Health’s Safe Drinking Water Program standards have been successfully met

For Immediate Release:  November 19, 2022 

Update

LAKE CHARLES, La. – Repairs have been completed on the water main break referenced in the initial media release below.

Affected customers are reminded that they are now under a temporary precautionary boil water advisory in compliance with LDH regulations. Water samples have been submitted for testing and the City of Lake Charles Water Division will rescind the temporary precautionary boil advisory once notification is received from LDH that water samples collected and submitted for testing have met their water quality and safety requirements. The expected timeframe for this process to be completed is 18 hours.

If any customer is still experiencing low water pressure, they should contact the City of Lake Charles Water Division’s After Hours line by calling (337) 491-1483.

Residents are advised to visit www.cityoflakecharles.com and/or www.facebook.com/LakeCharlesLouisiana for news and updates from the City of Lake Charles.

Low Water Pressure Notice

LAKE CHARLES, La. – City of Lake Charles Water Division customers in areas north of the Interstate 10 area are currently experiencing low water pressure.

A contractor was doing work in the area and struck a 12-inch water main. City crews are currently working to isolate the issue and make repairs.

Following the restoration of water service, in compliance with Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) regulations, a temporary precautionary boil water advisory will be put in place for customers within the affected area.

The boil water advisory will likely last for about 18 hours. The City of Lake Charles will rescind the boil advisory upon notification from LDH that water samples collected and submitted for testing have met their water quality and safety requirements.

It is recommended that affected consumers disinfect their water before consuming it, including making ice, brushing teeth, using for food preparation or rinsing foods, by boiling the water for one full minute in a clean container. The recommended one minute starts following the water being brought to a rolling boil. This advisory will not affect showering or bathing.

For more information or questions regarding individual water services in this impacted area, call 337-491-1487.

Residents are advised to visit www.cityoflakecharles.com and/or www.facebook.com/LakeCharlesLouisiana for news and updates from the City of Lake Charles.

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