Overview
- Officials report steady pressure gains citywide after crews isolated the failed line, directing treated water back into the system to curb losses.
- The airport area is performing well, most hospitals are nearing normal operations, and storage tanks are refilling as two major booster pump fill valves were reopened.
- A voluntary citywide boil advisory remains in effect until the bypass is removed, the system stabilizes, and the Louisiana Department of Health confirms water tests.
- The city activated its Emergency Operations Center, mobilized contractors for 24/7 work, prepared multiple water distribution sites, and estimated the bypass could be ready by Friday.
- The ruptured 42-inch concrete main from 1979 sits underwater inside the plant, repairs may cost seven figures, and residents are urged to conserve water and avoid peak morning usage.