Uptown New Orleans under boil water advisory

A significant portion of Uptown New Orleans is under a boil water advisory until further notice following a watermain break.

According to the Sewerage and Water Board, that line break happened on Upperline Street. The break sent water pressures in the area below the legally-required minimum of 20 pounds per square inch, necessitating the advisory. As of Saturday morning, crews are working to repair the water line.

Impacted areas include:–South Carrollton Avenue to South Claiborne Avenue to the Mississippi River,–South Claiborne Avenue to South Carrollton Avenue to Jackson Avenue, and–Jackson Avenue from South Claiborne Avenue to the Mississippi River…

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