UPDATE:

For Immediate Release:  November 29, 2023

UPDATE: PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER ADVISORY RESCINDED

The City of Lake Charles Water Division has rescinded the temporary precautionary boil water advisory for customers affected by the 11/28/2023 service interruption referenced in the release below.   

The advisory was issued following a temporary service interruption that was necessary to allow personnel to replace a valve in the area.   

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

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

Beginning at 9 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, November 28, water service will be temporarily interrupted on Magnolia and Arvilla Lanes. 

Personnel are notifying impacted customers via door-to-door visits and door hangers. 

Expected to last until approximately noon on Tuesday, November 28, the service interruption is necessary in order for crews to replace a valve in the area. 

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 on the streets listed above. 

The boil water advisory will likely last for about 24 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.