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Water service will be temporarily interrupted for residents on Bay Drive, Norben Drive and LaCache Drive starting at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2024. The interruption is due to an emergency repair to a water main tie-in and is expected to last until approximately 2 p.m. the same day.

Personnel have been notifying the roughly 90 impacted customers through door-to-door visits and door hangers. Following the restoration of water service, a temporary precautionary boil water advisory will be put in place for customers on these streets, in compliance with Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) regulations.

The boil water advisory is likely to last for about 24 hours. The City of Lake Charles will lift the advisory upon receiving notification from LDH that water samples collected and submitted for testing meet their quality and safety requirements.

Affected consumers are advised to disinfect their water before consuming it by boiling it for one full minute in a clean container. This includes usage for making ice, brushing teeth, food preparation or rinsing foods. The one-minute recommendation begins after the water has reached a rolling boil. It should be noted that this advisory does not affect showering or bathing.

For further information or inquiries regarding individual water services in this impacted area, residents can call 337-491-1487.