Residents in New Orleans' east bank no longer need to boil their tap water.
The entire east bank was under a precautionary boil water notice on Sunday and Monday. On Monday evening, the Sewerage and Water Board said most residents could go back to using their tap water. However, some in New Orleans East and Venetian Isles remained under the advisory while the water in those areas was being tested.
The board lifted the advisory for those areas Tuesday after tests confirmed the water was safe to drink.
While under a boil water advisory, you should use bottled or boiled water for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, and cleaning food, and avoid swallowing water when bathing. Those with open wounds, chronic illness or weakened immune systems should use boiled or bottled water to bathe.
People with questions about boil water advisories can call the SWBNO at 504-52-WATER (504-529-2837).
