Sewerage & Water Board Of New Orleans Community & Intergovernmental Relations Department 625 St. Joseph Street, Room B-47 New Orleans, Louisiana 70165 504-585-2175
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 30, 2005 Contact: Robert Jackson (504)451-0566 Brenda Thornton (504)495-9734
Sewerage And Water Board Of New Orleans Water, Sewer, Drainage Update

The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans issues the following statement update:

Drinking Water

The Eastbank of New Orleans remains under a boil water order. This order remains in effect until approval is given by the Department of Healh and Hospitals (DHH). Currently, the Eastbank Water Treatment Plant is producing 100-136 million gallons per day. Board employees are finding and repairing significant leaks throughout the system. People should be reminded that there is some risk to showering, bathing or washing hands. Drinking the water is not recommended. Again, until all areas or our distribution system are under our control, the boil water order will remain in effect.

The Westbank of New Orleans continues to have potable drinking water. It is safe to drink, to use for personal hygiene and all other purposes.

Sewer

The Eastbank Sewer Treatment Plant is currently not in operation.

The Westbank Sewer Treatment Plant is currently in operation.

Eastbank Drainage

Drainage Pumping Stations #1, 2501 S. Broad St; #3, 2251 N. Broad St.; #4, 5700 Warrington Dr.; #6, 345 Orpheum; #7, 5741 Orleans Ave.; #10, 9600 Haynes Blvd.; #14, 12200 Haynes Blvd.; #15, Introcoastal Waterway; #16, 7200 Wales St. and #19, 4500 Florida Ave. are operational with varying degrees of capabilities. Work continues on those stations that are not operational, as well as those not at 100% to bring them to full capacities.

Westbank Drainage

All drainage pumping stations are operational.