Press Releases

Thursday, June 18 2026, 7:19 AM - SWBNO Responded to Power Issue that Affected Drainage and Potable Water Pumps

NEW ORLEANS, La. — Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) experienced an issue with its 25-hz power system that affected several drainage pumps and potable water pumps. As a result of the power interruption, the drainage pumps that rely on 25-Hz power were offline for approximately thirty minutes to an hour. SWBNO …

Wednesday, June 17 2026, 11:54 AM - SWBNO Provides Operational Status Ahead of Tropical Storm Arthur

New Orleans, LA - Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) closely monitors significant weather events when forecasted. As inclement weather is anticipated, SWBNO’s focus is to ensure that we have the power capacity, personnel, and operational strategies to manage the anticipated weather conditions. As part of our …

Tuesday, June 16 2026, 4:07 PM - SWBNO UPDATE ON THE FRENCH QUARTER TRANSMISSION MAIN PROJECT

NEW ORLEANS, LA - Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) issues an update on the ongoing replacement of 115-year-old transmission water mains in the French Quarter, providing residents and businesses with a current account of progress by block, upcoming milestones, and the factors that have affected the project’s …

Tuesday, June 16 2026, 2:38 PM - SWBNO CANCELS THIS WEEK’S COMMUNITY MEETINGS DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

Rescheduled Dates to Be Announced NEW ORLEANS — Due to inclement weather affecting the New Orleans area, Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) has cancelled the following Community Meetings: Tuesday, June 16 | 6:00 p.m. District A — Gernon Brown Recreation Center Wednesday, June 17 | 6:00 p.m. District …

Monday, June 8 2026, 4:15 PM - SEWERAGE & WATER BOARD OF NEW ORLEANS NAMES KAITLIN TYMRAK GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT

Tymrak Becomes First Woman to Lead Utility Operations in Its 125-Year History NEW ORLEANS, LA — Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) has named Kaitlin Tymrak, P.E. as General Superintendent, following the Board of Directors confirmation on May 20, 2026. Tymrak has served SWBNO for nearly six years, most recently …

Friday, June 5 2026, 12:04 PM - Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Canceled for Lake Shore - Lake Vista

New Orleans, LA - Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO), in consultation with the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), has canceled the precautionary boil water advisory for the Lake Shore - Lake Vista neighborhood. Allen Toussaint Blvd from Marconi Dr to Beauregard Ave Beauregard Ave from Allen Toussaint Blvd to …

Thursday, June 4 2026, 12:54 PM - Testing in Progress: Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Issued a portion of Lake Shore - Lake Vista

New Orleans, LA - Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO), in consultation with the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), is testing water quality samples, which may take up to 24 hours to achieve results. Until clear test results are back, a precautionary boil water advisory (BWA) remains in effect for a portion of the Lake …

Wednesday, June 3 2026, 9:58 AM - Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Issued for Portion of Lake Shore - Lake Vista

New Orleans, LA - The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO), in consultation with the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has issued a precautionary boil water advisory (BWA) for a portion of the Lake Shore - Lake Vista neighborhood. Allen Toussaint Blvd from Marconi Dr to Beauregard Ave Beauregard Ave from Allen …

Tuesday, June 2 2026, 2:53 PM - SWBNO Optimizes Algier’s Water Treatment Plant Process

New Orleans, LA - Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) is excited to announce that in June 2026, our Algiers Water Treatment Plant will begin using zinc orthophosphate, a food-grade additive, to enhance current corrosion control processes in compliance with the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH). Zinc orthophosphate is …

Monday, June 1 2026, 2:35 PM - SEWERAGE & WATER BOARD NEW ORLEANS TO HOLD WATER TALKS COMMUNITY MEETING SERIES ACROSS ALL DISTRICTS

NEW ORLEANS — The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) will host a series of Summer Community Meetings across all districts it serves, beginning Wednesday, June 3, 2026. The meetings are open to all residents and will be led by members of SWBNO's executive leadership team. WHAT: SWBNO Water Talks Community …

Wednesday, May 20 2026, 11:17 AM - Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Canceled for the East Bank of New Orleans

New Orleans, LA - Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO), in consultation with the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), has canceled the precautionary boil water advisory for a portion of the New Orleans East which includes: Hayne Blvd from Paris Rd to Bullard Ave Bullard Ave from Hayne Blvd to Morrison Rd …

Tuesday, May 19 2026, 3:04 PM - Testing in Progress: Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Issued a portion of New Orleans East 

New Orleans, LA - Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO), in consultation with the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), is testing water quality samples, which may take up to 24 hours to achieve results. Until clear test results are back, a precautionary boil water advisory (BWA) remains in effect for a portion of the New …

Tuesday, May 19 2026, 9:50 AM - Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Issued for Portion of New Orleans East

New Orleans, LA - The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO), in consultation with the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has issued a precautionary boil water advisory (BWA) for a portion of New Orleans East. Hayne Blvd from Paris Rd to Bullard Ave Bullard Ave from Hayne Blvd to Morrison Rd Morrison Rd …

Monday, May 11 2026, 11:00 AM - Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans Announces 2025 Water System Grades

New Orleans, LA - The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) released the 2025 water system grades, evaluating utilities across the state on several critical performance measures including compliance with federal and state water quality standards, financial stability, operations and maintenance, infrastructure condition and overall system …

Saturday, April 18 2026, 2:46 PM - Sewer Force Main Break Identified at Industrial Canal and Florida Ave

NEW ORLEANS, LA — SWBNO crews are actively responding to a 54-inch sewer force main break discharging into the Industrial Canal near Florida Ave. SWBNO was alerted to damage in the area this morning. Based on an initial assessment, it appears a vessel struck and damaged a submerged sewer force main at approximately 7 p.m. …

Tuesday, April 14 2026, 11:55 AM - S&P Global Revises SWBNO's Credit Rating

New Orleans, LA - Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) acknowledges the S&P Global Rating's decision to lower the Water and Sewer system's credit rating A- and A, respectively, to BBB+. S&P cited several factors in its decision-making process, including lower projected debt service coverage due to rising …

Monday, March 16 2026, 7:06 PM - SWBNO Releases Water Distribution System Immediate Action Plan

NEW ORLEANS, LA—In light of the recent increase in water transmission main breaks, the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) is releasing an action plan to stabilize the drinking water distribution system and develop a citywide conditions assessment. The plan includes the following steps: Immediately address …

Friday, March 13 2026, 3:19 PM - SWBNO provides update on 30-inch watermain break at Audubon and Willow

New Orleans, LA - SWBNO contractor and crews continue to work to isolate the break. We anticipate the break will be isolated later today and repairs are expected to continue through the weekend. SWBNO contractors installed two pumps to help reduce water in the area. While crews continue to pump water out of the area temporary street …

Tuesday, March 10 2026, 9:30 AM - Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Canceled for the East Bank of New Orleans

New Orleans, LA - Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO), in consultation with the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), has canceled the precautionary boil water advisory for a large portion of the East Bank of New Orleans which includes 3 areas that include Uptown, the CBD, French Quarter, 9th Ward, Mid City, and Gentilly, as …

Monday, March 9 2026, 3:01 PM - Testing in Progress: Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Issued for the East Bank of New Orleans

Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO), in consultation with the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), is testing water quality samples, which may take up to 24 hours to achieve results. Until clear test results are back, a precautionary boil water advisory (BWA) remains in effect for a large portion of the East Bank of New …

Monday, March 9 2026, 6:16 AM - Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Issued for the East Bank of New Orleans 

New Orleans, LA - The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO), in consultation with the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has issued a precautionary boil water advisory (BWA) for a large portion of East Bank of New Orleans which includes 3 areas that include Uptown, the CBD, French Quarter, 9th Ward, Mid City, and Gentilly, …

Friday, February 27 2026, 11:34 AM - Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Canceled for Marlyville-Fontainebleau, Broadmoor, Hoffman Triangle and B.W. Cooper

New Orleans, LA - Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO), in consultation with the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), has canceled the precautionary boil water advisory for Marlyville-Fontainebleau, Broadmoor, Hoffman Triangle and B.W. Cooper neighborhoods which includes: S. Carrollton Ave from S. Claiborne Ave to Earhart …

Thursday, February 26 2026, 9:53 AM - Testing in Progress: Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Issued for a Portion of Marlyville-Fontainebleau, Broadmoor, Hoffman Triangle and B.W. Cooper

Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO), in consultation with the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), is testing water quality samples, which may take up to 24 hours to achieve results. Until clear test results are back, a precautionary boil water advisory (BWA) remains in effect for a portion of Marlyville-Fontainebleau, …

Wednesday, February 25 2026, 6:07 PM - Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Issued for a Portion of Marlyville-Fontainebleau, Broadmoor, Hoffman Triangle and B.W. Cooper

New Orleans, LA - The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO), in consultation with the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has issued a precautionary boil water advisory (BWA) for a portion of Marlyville-Fontainebleau, Broadmoor, Hoffman Triangle and B.W. Cooper neighborhoods which includes: S. Carrollton Ave from S. …

Tuesday, February 24 2026, 12:27 PM - Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Canceled for Uptown/East Bank of New Orleans

New Orleans, LA - Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO), in consultation with the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), has canceled the precautionary boil water advisory for Uptown, the CBD and the French Quarter, which includes: Mississippi River from S Carrollton Ave to Pontchartrain Expressway Carrollton Ave from …