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Beginning at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 23, 2024, water service will be temporarily interrupted for customers on portions of Bilbo, Division, and Pujo Streets in downtown Lake Charles. Personnel are notifying impacted customers via door-to-door visits and door hangers.

Expected to last until 6 p.m. on the same day, the service interruption is necessary to cut out and reinstall a 12-inch main line control valve.

Following the restoration of water service, in compliance with Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) regulations, a temporary precautionary boil water advisory will be put in place for customers on the affected streets.

The boil water advisory will likely last for about 24 hours. The City of Lake Charles will rescind the advisory upon notification from LDH that water samples collected and submitted for testing have met their water quality and safety requirements.

It is recommended that affected consumers disinfect their water before consuming it by boiling it for one full minute in a clean container. This includes making ice, brushing teeth, using it for food preparation or rinsing foods. The recommended one minute starts following the water being brought to a rolling boil. This advisory does not affect showering or bathing.

For more information or questions regarding individual water services in this impacted area, call 337-491-1487.