Residents on the Cheniere side of Grand Isle are under a boil water advisory following a loss of pressure in the area's distribution system. The Jefferson Parish Water Department, in cooperation with the Louisiana Department of Health, announced the precautionary measure, advising locals to boil their water before consuming it. The advisory is a safety protocol and will remain in place until the water department and health officials confirm the potable standards of the water.
All activities requiring water for ingestion, such as drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and preparing food, should only be done using water that has been boiled for at least one full minute or disinfected. The water should be brought to a rolling boil before the one-minute timer starts, and shaking the water in a bottle or transferring between containers can improve the flat taste post-boil. Alternatively, residents can disinfect water by adding 1/8 teaspoon of unscented liquid chlorine bleach to a gallon of water, which should be left to stand for 30 minutes before it's safe for consumption, the Jefferson Parish Water Department advisory states.
The boil water advisory is particularly crucial for those with compromised immune systems, infants, and the elderly, who are at an elevated risk if exposed to contaminated water. These individuals should consult their health care providers about the best measures to take during the advisory. For those seeking further information regarding the advisory, the West Bank Water Treatment Plant can be reached at (504) 349-5080, as reported by the Jefferson Parish Water Department.
Updates about the situation and other related news can be found on the official Jefferson Parish website or through their social media channels. Residents are encouraged to follow the Parish on social media at @JeffParishGov or subscribe to text notifications by sending JPALERT or JPNOTICIAS— for English or Spanish updates, respectively — to 888-777, for regular updates on the status of the boil water advisory and more.
