Boil water advisory in the city of Opelousas

Opelousas, LA, August 27, 2024 – There will be a temporary interruption in water service
with immediate effect only for the Hickory Ridge Subdivision and Royal
Gardens Area, followed by a boil water advisory. The Opelousas Water Department
The crew is repairing a broken water pipe in this area. The boil water advisory remains in place
Effective until rescinded by the City of Opelousas. No other area of ​​the City will be affected
through this notice.
All consumers are advised to disinfect their water before consumption (including
drinks from the vending machine), making ice cream, brushing teeth, preparing food or rinsing teeth.
Food in the following way: Boil water in a clean container for one (1) full minute.
one minute after the water has been brought to a boil. (The bland taste can
This can be eliminated by shaking the water in a clean bottle, pouring it from a clean container into
or by adding a small pinch of salt to each liter of boiling water.)
Please disinfect your own water before consumption until you
something else recommended.
The City of Opelousas will lift this boil advisory as soon as Louisiana announces otherwise.
Ministry of Health – Office of Public Health, which collected additional water samples
from our water supply system have shown that our water is safe.