Press Releases

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 …

Tuesday, February 24 2026, 10:59 AM - Update on 48-inch Watermain Break at S Claiborne and Toledano St and Boil Water Advisory

New Orleans, LA - The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) will be available to answer questions regarding the 48-inch water main break and boil water advisory at S Claiborne Ave and Toledano St. This is not a press conference but is an opportunity for the media to speak with SWBNO leadership directly. What: Update on …

Monday, February 23 2026, 6:00 PM - Testing in Progress: Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Issued for a Large Portion of Uptown/East Bank 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 Uptown, the CDB, and …

Monday, February 23 2026, 3:40 PM - EXPANDED - Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Issued for a Large Portion of Uptown/East Bank New Orleans

Out of an abundance of caution, Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) is expanding the area included in the precautionary boil water advisory to include the following areas. We believe that pressures in these areas dropped below 20psi earlier this morning at the same time that the CBD was impacted. This new information is from …

Monday, February 23 2026, 9:29 AM - EXPANDED - Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Issued for a Large Portion of Uptown/East Bank New Orleans

New Orleans, LA - Update: Pressures briefly dropped below 20 pounds per square inch (psi) resulting in an expansion of the impacted area. The affected area has been expanded to include an area bounded by S. Claiborne Ave, the river, Canal Street, and the Pontchartrain Expressway. Please be advised that the areas affected may increase …

Monday, February 23 2026, 5:56 AM - Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Issued for a Large Portion of Uptown

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 Uptown New Orleans, which includes: Carrollton Ave from I-10 (Pontchartrain Expressway) to Mississippi River I-10 …

Monday, February 2 2026, 1:28 PM - Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Canceled for Portion of Uptown

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 limited part of Uptown: Carrollton Ave from I-10 (Pontchartrain Expressway) to Mississippi River I-10 (Pontchartrain Expressway) from Carrollton …

Sunday, February 1 2026, 3:20 PM - Testing in Progress: Precautionary Boil Water advisory for portion of Uptown

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 large portion of …

Saturday, January 31 2026, 7:16 PM - Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Issued for a portion of Uptown

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 Uptown New Orleans, which includes: Carrollton Ave from I-10 (Pontchartrain Expressway) to Mississippi River I-10 …

Friday, January 30 2026, 3:05 PM - SWBNO provides operational status ahead of winter weather

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

Sunday, January 25 2026, 1:18 PM - SWBNO provides operational update ahead of Winter Weather

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