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December 29, 2009 - January Meetings Schedule - The Sewerage and Water Board is scheduled to conduct its next series of monthly meetings as indicated in this document ( More )

December 18, 2009 - LOW WATER PRESSURE - The entire Lower Ninth Ward and also an area bounded by Elysian Fields, Gentilly Blvd., Florida Avenue and the Industrial Canal will experience lower than normal water pressure again this weekend. ( More )

December 10, 2009 - LOW WATER PRESSURE - The entire Lower Ninth Ward and also an area bounded by Elysian Fields, Gentilly Blvd., Florida Avenue, and the Industrial Canal will experience lower than water pressure on Saturday, December 12, 2009 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. ( More )

November 30, 2009 - December Meetings Notification - The Sewerage and Water Board will conduct its next normal series of monthly public meetings on the dates listed in this release. ( More )

November 06, 2009 - STREET CLOSURE - The 1000 block of Esplanade Avenue between Burgundy and South Rampart Street will be closed to vehicular traffic on Saturday, November 7, 2009 from 8 a.m. to noon while the Sewerage and Water Board repairs a leak on a water main that serves the area. ( More )

November 06, 2009 - Hazard Mitigation Public Information/Planning - The public is invited to an information/planning meeting conducted by the Sewerage and Water Board to present a proposal for a Hazard Mitigation Plan and allow for public input. ( More )

November 02, 2009 - SWB Names Robert K. Miller Deputy Director - Robert K. Miller is the new Deputy Director of the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans. ( More )

November 02, 2009 - SWB names Madeline Fong Goddard Deputy General Superintendent - Madeline Fong Goddard, P.E.,has been named Deputy General Superintendent of the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans. ( More )

October 30, 2009 - November Meeting Schedule - The Sewerage and Water Board will conduct its next normal series of monthly public meetings and regular Board meeting on the dates listed herein. ( More )

October 21, 2009 - Glen Pilie Named to Sewerage and Water Board - The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans welcomes its newest board member Glen Pilie appointed to represent District A. He will serve the unexpired term of a former member who resigned last year. His term of service is until 2015. ( More )

October 08, 2009 - Groundbreaking for N. O. East Sewer Station - Groundbreaking for sewer station. Work will provide increased sewer pumping capacity in New Orleans east. ( More )

October 01, 2009 - Meeting Notification for October, 2009 - Committee and Board Meeting schedule ( More )

September 23, 2009 - LOW WATER PRESSURE - Residents and business in a section of New Orleans east may experience low water pressure on Thursday, September 24th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. while a contractor working for the Corps of Engineers makes repairs to a valve on and 8" water line connected to a 50-inch water main. ( More )

September 18, 2009 - Sewer Line Smoke Testing This Weekend - Sewerage and Water Board crews will be conducting smoke test of sanitary sewer lines on Saturday and Sunday, September 19th and 20th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The area of the test is bounded by Gentilly Blvd., Florida Avenue, Elysian Fields and Peoples Avenue. ( More )

September 18, 2009 - Low Water Pressure - Residents and businesses in three sections of the city will experience lower than normal water pressure on Saturday and Sunday, September 19th and 20th from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. while the Sewerage and Water Board makes repairs to valves and water mains ( More )

September 10, 2009 - Algiers Water Main Break - Water service was interrupted in Tall Timebers in Algiers (including Dwight Eisenhower School) Wednesday eveing when Hardrock Construction Company, a contractor working for the Department of Public Works (DPW)attempted to tie-in a new water line to an existing one. ( More )

August 31, 2009 - MEETING NOTIFICATION - The Sewerage and Water Board will conduct its next normal series of monthly public meetings on the following dates. ( More )

August 29, 2009 - WORK BEGAN IMMEDIATELY AFTER KATRINA - The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans, immediately after Katrina hit four years ago, began an incredible number of construction and repair projects to provide quality and reliable services for the citizens of the City. ( More )

August 29, 2009 - KATRINA RECOVERY PROJECTS IN LOWER NINTH WARD - S&WB Spends Millions on Numerous Projects to Restore Services and Infrastructure in Lower Ninth Ward ( More )

August 21, 2009 - Boil Water Advisory Cancelled - The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans and the State Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) officials have cancelled a boil water advisory for residences and businesses in a section of New Orleans east of the 19000 block of Chef Menteur, including Venetian Isles. ( More )

August 21, 2009 - Very Low Water Pressure - Residents and businesses in three sections of the city will experience very low water pressure on Saturday, August 22, 2009 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. while the Sewerage and Water Board makes repairs to several water mains, valves and water lines that serve these areas Lakeview, the Upper Ninth Ward and all of the Lower 9th Ward ( More )

August 21, 2009 - Boil Water Advisory Still In Effect - A Boil Water Advisory Issued to residents and businesses east of 19000 Chef Menteur Highway including Venetian Isles ( More )

August 20, 2009 - Boil Water Advisory - A Boil Water Advisory Issued to residents and businesses east of 19000 Chef Menteur Highway including Venetian Isles ( More )

August 20, 2009 - Very Low Water Pressure - Residents and businesses in a section of Uptown will experience very low water pressure on Thursday, August 20, 2009 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. while the Sewerage and Water Board makes an inspection to a 30-inch water main and repairs to a series of vales on the main. ( More )

August 17, 2009 - Very Low Water Pressure - Residents and businesses in a section of Lakeview will experience very low water pressure on Tuesday,August 18, 2009 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. while the Sewerage and Water Board makes repairs to several valves on a 6-inch water main and repairs a fire hydrant in the area. ( More )

August 03, 2009 - "Crescent" Cover Use Needs Authorization - The Sewerage and Water Board advises businesses and the general public of newly implemented requirements for use of it's very popular "Crescent" cover logo design. ( More )

July 30, 2009 - Meeting Notification - The Sewerage and Water Board will conduct its next normal series of monthly public meetings on the following date. ( More )

July 06, 2009 - Meeting Notification - The Sewerage and Water Board will conduct its next normal series of monthly public meetings on the following date. ( More )

June 25, 2009 - Low Water Pressure - Residents and businesses in a portion of Algiers will experience very low water pressure on Saturday and Sunday, June 27th and 28thfrom 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday ( More )

June 25, 2009 - Low Water Pressure - Residents and business in a portion of eastern New Orleans will experience very low water pressure on Saturday and Sunday June 27th and 28th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ( More )

May 29, 2009 - Meeting Notification - The Sewerage and Water Board will conduct its next normal series of monthly public meetings on the following dates. ( More )

May 29, 2009 - Low Water Pressure - Uptown (Leondas & S. Carrollton) - Residents and businesses in a large part of uptown may experience low water pressure on Saturday and Sunday, May 30th and 31st from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. while the Sewerage and Water Board makes repairs to two 43" water mains that service the area. ( More )

May 22, 2009 - Heavy Rainfall - The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans said today that its drainage system is tested and prepared if heavy rainfall develops in the next few days due to a low pressure system in the Gulf of Mexico. ( More )

May 10, 2009 - Crews Still on Scene of Water Main Break - The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans said emergency crews will work throughout the night to repair a broken water main causing low water pressure in a large portion of Eastern New Orleans and parts of the Ninth Ward. ( More )

April 27, 2009 - Meeting Notification - The Sewerage and Water Board will conduct its next normal series of monthly public meetings on the following dates. ( More )

April 22, 2009 - Low Water Pressure - New Orleans East (Bundy & Morrison) - A section of New Orleans east will experience low water pressure on Thursday, April 23, 2009. ( More )

March 27, 2009 - Meeting Notification - The Sewerage and Water Board will conduct its next normal series of monthly public meetings on the following dates. ( More )

March 13, 2009 - Low Water Pressure - Two parts of the lake front area will experience low water pressure on Saturday, March 14th from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. whtil the Sewerage and Water Board and contractors make repairs to a 12" water valve. ( More )

March 09, 2009 - Low Water Pressure - Residents and businesses in a small section of Mid-City will experience very low water pressure on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ( More )

March 03, 2009 - Low Water Pressure - Residents and businesses located in a small section of eastern New Orleans may experience low water pressure on Thursday, March 5, 2009 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ( More )

March 02, 2009 - Meeting Notification - The Sewerage and Water Board will conduct its next normal series of monthly public meetings on the following dates. ( More )

February 03, 2009 - Sewerage & Water Board Welcomes Three New Members - The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans has three new members, appointed to serve the unexpired terms of former members who resigned last year. ( More )

January 29, 2009 - Meeting Notification - The Sewerage & Water Board will conduct its next normal series of monthly public meetings. ( More )

January 21, 2009 - Low Water Pressure - Residents and businesses located in a large section of eastern New Orleans will experience very, very low pressure on Saturday, January 24, 2009 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ( More )

January 14, 2009 - Meeting Notification - The Sewerage & Water Board will hold its monthly Board Of Directors Meeting on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 10 a.m. ( More )

January 02, 2009 - Meeting Notification - The Sewerage and Water Board will hold a Special Board Meeting on Monday, December 1, 2008 at 9 a.m. ( More )

November 28, 2008 - Notice Of Special Board Meeting - The Sewerage & Water Board will hold a Special Board Meeting on Monday, December 1, 2008 at 9 AM ( More )

October 31, 2008 - Very Low Water Pressure - Residents and businesses in two small sections of the Upper and Lower 9th Ward will experience very low water pressure on Saturday, November 1, 2008 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. while Sewerage and Water Board makes repairs to a series of valves and also a 16" water main. ( More )

October 28, 2008 - S&WB OPEN FOR BUSINESS - The Sewerage & Water Board advises customers that the city's street closure of the 600 block of St. Joseph Street for the Starbucks Conference will Not affect normal business operations today. ( More )

October 24, 2008 - Corps of Engineers, S&WB Break Ground for $58.8 Million Dwyer Drainage Canal Project - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans will break ground Monday at 10 a.m. for construction of a 58.8 million concrete box culvert canal beneath the median of Dwyer Road to improve drainage in eastern New Orleans. ( More )

October 17, 2008 - Low Water Pressure - Residents and businesses in the Venetian Isles area will experience lower than normal water pressure on Saturday and Sunday, October 18 and 19. ( More )

October 07, 2008 - Boil Water Advisory For Venetian Isles Is Lifted - The State of Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, has advised the Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans that a boil water order for Venetian Isles can now be cancelled. ( More )

October 01, 2008 - Venetian Isles Remains Under Boil Water Advisory - The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans continues the Boil Water Advisory for the Venetian Isles area until further notice. ( More )

September 18, 2008 - Website Service Temporarily Interrupted - The Sewerage and Water Board's web site will not be available on Saturday, September 20, 2008 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. while the board performs maintenance work. ( More )

September 17, 2008 - Dwyer Road Pump Station Contract Awarded - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans announced today the award of a 58.8 million contract to construct the Dwyer Road Intake Canal in New Orleans East as part of the Southeast Louisiana Urban Flood Damage Reduction Projcet (SELA). ( More )

September 15, 2008 - Boil Water Advisory For Venetian Isles - The State of Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health has recommended that the Sewerage & Water Board issue a boil water advisory for a portion of the City of New Orleans known as Venetian Isles. ( More )

September 04, 2008 - Announcement from the S&WB of New Orleans - The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans expects all employees to return to work on Monday, September 8, 2008 at their regular work hour. ( More )

September 04, 2008 - The Power To Recover New Orleans Sewerage & Water - In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Rita and the recent battering of the City of New Orleans by Hurricane Gustav, the Sewerage & Water Board's power generation system provided the needed and reliable energy to make the Board's systems operable. ( More )

September 03, 2008 - A Statement To Our Customers - The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans is operating all four of its systems in the provision of water, sewer and drainage services to our customers during this current emergency created by Hurricane Gustav. ( More )

September 01, 2008 - Gustav Update - The Sewerage and Water Board reports that the power generation, drainage, water and sewer systems are operating to provide adequate service to the city of New Orleans. ( More )

August 29, 2008 - Sullivan Event Cancelled - The retirement ceremony honoring G. J. Sullivan scheduled for August 20, 2008 at the D-Day Museum has been cancelled. A new date will be announced at a later time. ( More )

August 27, 2008 - Joint Press Conference Describes Immediate Repairs to Sewerage and Water Board Drainage Pump Station 7 - The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans, the New Orleans District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority East and the Orleans Parish Levee District today announced important repairs to be performed at the Board's Drainage Pumping Station #7. ( More )

August 20, 2008 - Becker Named General Superintendent Of Sewerage & Water Board - Joseph R. Becker , a 21-year employee of the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans, has been named General Superintendent of the Board, replacing G. Joseph Sullivan, who is retiring after 36 years in the positioin. ( More )

August 20, 2008 - G. Joseph Sullivan Retires as S&WB General Superintendent - G. Joseph Sullivan, general superintendent of the Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans, is retiring today after 36 years of service to the Board. ( More )

July 30, 2008 - Low Water Pressure - CBD - Several residents and businesses in the Central Business District will experience very low water pressure on Saturday, August 2, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. while the Sewerage and Water Board repairs a series of valves on 12' water main. ( More )

July 30, 2008 - Low Water Pressure - 9th Ward - Residents in a portion of Upper and Lower 9th Ward will experience very low water pressure on July 31, 2008 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. while the Sewerage and Water Board services valves on 16-inch and 48-inch water mains that serve the areas. ( More )

July 30, 2008 - Fuel Spill Update - The Sewerage and Water Board announced that out of an abundance of caution the Algiers Water Plant shut down its intake operations at approximately 8:15 AM this morning. ( More )

July 29, 2008 - Recent Test Results - The Sewerage & Water Board announced that out of an abundance of caution the Algiers Water Plant shut down its intake operations at approximately 8:15 AM this morning. ( More )

July 25, 2008 - Fuel Spill Update - The Sewerage & Water Board said today that the tests performed at its Water Quality Laboratory showed that all water samples collected to date remain normal and reveal no evidence of contaminants associated with the spill. ( More )

July 24, 2008 - Low Water Pressure - Resident and businesses in the Marigny Area will experience very low water pressure on Saturday, July 26, 2008 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. while the Sewerage and Water Board repairs a series of valves on a water line that serves the area. ( More )

July 24, 2008 - Fuel Spill Update - The Sewerage & Water Board said today that the tests performed at its state-of-the-art Water Quality Laboratory showed that all samples collected Wednesday night were normal and revealed no evidence of elevated contaminants. ( More )

July 23, 2008 - Fuel Spill - The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans is asking Algiers residents and business owners to reduce water usage as much as possible while efforts are underway to clean up a fuel spill in the river. ( More )

July 17, 2008 - Low Water Pressure - 9th Ward - Residents in a portion of Upper and Lower 9th Ward will experience very low water pressure on. ( More )

July 11, 2008 - Low Water Pressure - Residents and any businesses on Country Club Drive from Academy Drive to Marcia will experience very, very low water pressure on. ( More )

May 30, 2008 - Monthly Committee And Board Meetings - The Sewerage & Water Board of Directors will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 10 a.m. ( More )

May 11, 2008 - Chemical Residue Leak On Two Algiers Streets - Residue of a chemical used in the water purification process spilled on to two streets in Algiers this morning near the Algiers River Intake Station. ( More )

April 25, 2008 - Low Water Pressure - Uptown - Residents and businesses in a small section of uptown will experience very low water pressure over the weekend. April 26, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday 27, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ( More )

April 23, 2008 - Low Water Pressure - Warehouse District - Residents and businesses in the warehouse district will experience low water pressure for a short time on tomorrow, April 23, 2008 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ( More )

April 21, 2008 - Eastern N.O. Canal Cleaning Crucial For Better Drainage - Important work to clean and improve drainage canals in eastern New Orleans will be detailed by Sewerage and Water Board during an informational meeting on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.. at St. Maria Goretti Church, 7300 Crowder Blvd. ( More )

April 01, 2008 - Monthly Committee Meetings and Board of Directors Meeting - The Sewerage and Water Board Board of Directors will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 10 a.m. at 625 St. Joseph Street, 2nd Floor Room 240. ( More )

March 28, 2008 - Low Water Pressure - New Orleans East - Residents and businesses in a part of New Orleans East will experience very low watert pressure on Saturday and Sunday, March 29th and 30th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ( More )

March 28, 2008 - Low Water Pressure - Faubourg Marigny - Residents and businesses in the Faubourg Marigny area will experience very low water pressure on Saturday, March 29th from 8 am to 4 pm. ( More )

March 13, 2008 - Low Water Pressue - Faubourg Marigny - Residents and businesses in the Faubourg Marigny will experience lower than normal water pressure on Saturday and Sunday, March 15th and 16th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ( More )

March 13, 2008 - Low Water Pressure - Uptown - Residents and businesses uptown will experience lower than normal water pressure on Saturday and Sunday, March 15th and 16th from 8 am to 4 pm. ( More )

February 15, 2008 - Re-Scheduled Meeting Notice - The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 10 a.m. at 625 St. Joseph Street, 2nd Floor-Room 240. ( More )

February 14, 2008 - Low Water Pressure - Lower Ninth Ward - Residents and businesses in the entire Lower Ninth Ward will experience low water pressure on Saturday, February 16th from 8 am to 4 pm while the Sewerage and Water Board replaces a 16" valve on a water line serving the area. ( More )

January 25, 2008 - Low Water Pressure - Lower Ninth Ward - Residents and businesses in the entire Lower Ninth Ward will experience lower than normal water pressure on Saturday and Sunday, January 19 and 20th from 8 am to 4 pm while Sewerage and Water Board makes a repair to a 24" water valve in the area. ( More )

January 18, 2008 - Low Water Pressure - Lower Ninth Ward - Residents and businesses in the entire Lower Ninth Ward will experience lower than normal water pressure on Saturday and Sunday, January 19 and 20th from 8 am to 5 pm while Sewerage and Water Board makes a repair to a 24" water valve in the area. ( More )

January 15, 2008 - Low Water Pressure - Uptown - Residents and/or businesses on South Claiborne Avenue from Thalia to Upperline Street may experience lower than normal water pressure from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. while an emergency repair is made to a main that serves that area. ( More )

January 15, 2008 - Monthly Board Meeting - The Sewerage & Water Board of Directors will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 10;00 a.m. at 625 St. Joseph Street, Room 240. ( More )

November 09, 2007 - Traffic Advisory - Carrollton Traffic delays can be expected on South Carrollton Avenue between Panola and Sycamore Streets while the Sewerage and Water Board makes a repair to an eight-inch sewer main located in that area. ( More )

November 08, 2007 - Regionalism/Public Private Partnership to help New Orleans and Plaqemines Parish, $150 Million Dollar Impact Anticipated - Regionalism/Public Private Partnerships, are concepts not new to the Sewerage and Water Board, who has provided water and wastewater services to Plaquemines Parish for more than 20 years. ( More )

October 29, 2007 - Sewer Force Main Break - The Sewerage and Water Board reports that a 16" sewer force main broke at or around 8:00 pm Sunday near 37th and Fleur de Lis Street. ( More )

September 28, 2007 - Low Water Pressure - Lower Ninth Ward - Residents in the Lower Ninth Ward will experience lower than normal water pressure from 8 a.m. on Saturday, September 29, 2007 while the Sewerage and Water Board repairs on a 12" water main. ( More )

August 16, 2007 - Board Officials Emphasized That The Situation Pres - Algae is not present in the water system, but natural compounds produced by the algae are responsible for the taste and odor. ( More )

August 15, 2007 - S&WB Again Unable to Add Fluoride to Water - The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans is running out of fluoride and will not be able to add any to the water supply Thursday because a new supply cannot be found. ( More )

August 13, 2007 - Congressional Delegation Will Visit S&WB for Briefing on Damages, Needs and Progress of Systems - A group of 14 U. S. Representatives will tour the Sewerage & Water Board's East Bank Water Treatment Plant on Tuesday and be briefed on the devastation, restoration and plans for full recovery of Board facilities damaged by Katrina. ( More )

August 09, 2007 - Water Service Interruption - Residents living in a section of Gentilly will experience an interruption in water service on Saturday and Sunday, August 11th and 12th from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. while the Sewerage and Water Board repairs a 6-inch water main and valves that service the area. ( More )

August 02, 2007 - Traffice Advisory - Earhart Boulevard from S. Galvez to S. Broad St. will be reduced to one-lane of traffic east and west-bound for two weeks to beginning at 6:30 A.M. Friday, August 3rd, 2007. ( More )

August 02, 2007 - S&WB Has Resumed Adding Fluoride To Drinking Water - The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans has resumed adding fluoride to the City's drinking water supply. Both the East Bank and Algiers Water Treatment Plants of Orleans Parish began adding fluoride to the treatment process on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007. ( More )

July 09, 2007 - Traffic Advisory - The off ramp from the Crescent City Connection, General DeGaulle-West will be closed to vehicular traffic on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 from 8 am to 6pm while the Sewerage & Water Board repairs a 6-inch water main that serves the area. ( More )

June 26, 2007 - Low Water Pressure Again Tonight - Residents in a portion of uptown will experience lower than normal water pressure from Midnight tonight to 3:00 A.M. while the Sewerage and Water Board changes a valve on a 30" water main at the Carrollton Purification Plant. ( More )

June 25, 2007 - Low Water Pressure - Residents in a portion of uptown will experience lower than normal water pressure from Midnight tonight to 3:00 A.M. while the Sewerage and Water Board changes a valve on a 30" water main at the Carrollton Purification Plant. ( More )

June 07, 2007 - Low Water Pressure - Businesses and residents in the CBD may experience lower than normal water pressure beginning at 10:00 A.M. tomorrow, June 8th through July 6 while the Sewerage and Water Board repairs a 30" water main at the Carrollton Water Purification Plant. ( More )

May 25, 2007 - West-bound Traffice On Section of Earhart Will Be Detoured for Eight Days for Sewer Repairs - West-bound traffic on Earhart Boulevard will be detoured to Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard via South Galvez Street. ( More )

May 25, 2007 - The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans said today it is fully capable of operating Drainage Pumping No. 6 during all types of weather conditions - Board officials said the S&WB Drainage Department's well-trained and experienced staff and its skilled mechanical and electrical departments have successfully run the world's largest drainage pumping station since it was built in 1903. ( More )

May 24, 2007 - Sewerage and Water Board's Response to President Brousard's Request - It is the hope of the Sewerage and Water Board that President Broussard and the members of the Jefferson Parish Council will agree with us that the major responsibility and focus of the Corps should be the rebuilding of levees. ( More )

May 17, 2007 - Traffic Advisory - The 1000 block of Washington Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic for 30-days while the Sewerage and Water Board excavates and replaces a major sewer trunk line that serves the area. ( More )

May 16, 2007 - Becker Named Deputy General Superintendent of Sewerage & Water Board - Joseph R. Becker, a 20-year employee of the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans has been named Deputy General Superintendent of the Board, a position that has been vacant for three and a half years. ( More )

May 15, 2007 - Water Rate Increase Meeting - The Sewerage and Water Board will hold its third community meeting to discuss a proposed water rate increase. ( More )

May 07, 2007 - Sewerage & Water Board Will Hold Two Community Meetings On Water Rates - The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans will conduct two community meetings on proposed water rate increases-one in Algiers and one on the East Bank. ( More )

April 02, 2007 - S&WB Emergency Manager is Speaker At National Hurricane Conference - Jason Higginbothom, emergency operations manager for the Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans, is one of four featured presenters at a key training session of the National Hurricane Conference being held in New Orleans April 2-6 in New Orleans. ( More )

March 07, 2007 - Meeting Notice - The first post-Katrina community meeting related to drainage will be held Saturday, March 10, 2007, 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Ray Avenue Baptist Church located at 4712 Ray Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70126. ( More )

March 01, 2007 - S&WB Critical Challenges Post-Katrina - The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans reports that 18 months post-Katrina the infrastructure challenges are just as critical as they were in September, 2005. ( More )

February 07, 2007 - Media Advisory - The Customer Lobby at Sewerage and Water Board's Main Administration Building located at 625 St. Joseph Street will close at 4 p.m. on Friday, February 9th. The customer lobby will also close at 4 p.m. February 14th through February 19th. ( More )

January 26, 2007 - Message From Sewerage & Water Board Regarding Pumping Station No. Six - Please allow us to first state there is not now nor has there ever been a turf war athe the pumping station or a Jefferson Parish vs. New Orleans war. To make such a statement oversimplifies and misleads, for no good reason, an already fearful post-Katrina general public from what are the real or actual issues. ( More )

January 16, 2007 - Media Advisory - Some French Quarter residents and businesses may experience a disruption in water service or low pressure on Tuesday while crews repair a fire hydrant in the area, officials said. ( More )

December 18, 2006 - Media Advisory - Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans, in partnership with St. Bernard Parish Government, has received $400,000 from the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) for a unique wetlands restoration project. ( More )

December 18, 2006 - Water Service Repair Notification Advisory - Businesses and residents in a small portion of the French Quarter will experience lower than normal water pressure or a disruption of service on Tuesday, December 19th. ( More )

December 14, 2006 - Lifiting Of Boil Water Advisory - Sewerage and Water Board and State DHH officials are pleased to announce the end of the Boil Advisory which was issued December 12, 2006 for the residents of the Algiers section of Orleans Parish. ( More )

December 13, 2006 - Boil Water Advisory - Sewerage and Water Board and State DHH officials are warning the residents of the Algiers section of Orleans Parish not to drink, make ice from, brush teeth, bathe or shower, prepare or rinse food with tap water unless it has been properly disinfected, until further notice. ( More )

December 07, 2006 - Freeze Advisory - The Sewerage & Water Board is suggesting that citizens in Orleans Parish wrap or insulate exposed pipes and faucets or drain lines completely in anticipation of tonight's freeze. ( More )

December 04, 2006 - Freeze Advisory - The Sewerage & Water Board is suggesting that citizens in Orleans Parish wrap or insulate exposed pipes and faucets or drain water lines completely in anticipation of tonight's freeze. ( More )

November 16, 2006 - Media Advisory - Low Water Pressure - Several blocks on both sides of Poydras Avenue, between Carondelet and Freret streets, will experience reduced water pressure on Saturday between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. while Sewerage and Water Board repairs a 20-inch water main. ( More )

November 15, 2006 - Media Advisory - Low Water Pressure - The entire East Bank of Orleans Parish will experience low water pressure until further notice due to the loss of one of two major pumps at the New River Intake Station near the East Bank Water Treatment Plant. ( More )

November 09, 2006 - Media Advisory - Low Water Pressure - The Sewerage and Water Board advises that customers citywide will experience a reduction in water pressure on Thursday and Friday, November 9th and 10th from 7:00 p.m. to midnight each night while they perform maintenance on a raw water pump at the Carrollton Water Purification Plant. ( More )

November 06, 2006 - Media Advisory - The Sewerage and Water Board advise businesses in the CBD may experience a reduction in water pressure Monday, November 6th from 5:00pm to 10:00pm while the Board performs a test closure on 20 and 24-inch valves on water mains that serve the area. ( More )

November 01, 2006 - Media Advisory - The Sewerage and Water Board advises that residents and businesses in uptown and the CBD may experience a reduction in water pressure or water outage on Saturday and Sunday, November 4th and 5th from 8:00 to 6:00 p.m. while the S&WB makes repairs to a series of valves on 30" and 6" water mains in the area. ( More )

October 26, 2006 - Media Advisory - Low Water Pressure - The Sewerage and Water Board advises residents in uptown tht they may experience a reduction in water pressure or water outage on Saturday and Sunday, October 28 and 29th from 8:00am to 6:00pm while the S&WB makes repairs to a series of broken valves. ( More )

October 24, 2006 - Low Water Pressure Advisory - The Sewerage and Water Board advises customers in the CBD and other areas may experience a reduction in water pressure as a result of loss of power at the Carrollton Water Purification Plant. ( More )

October 17, 2006 - Low Water Pressure Advisory - Customers in the CBD may experience lower than normal water pressure. The Sewerage and Water Board advises that loss or 60-cycle power from Entergy is the cause of the problem. ( More )

October 12, 2006 - Water Service Repair Notification - Residents in a section of Uptown New Orleans may experience lower than normal water pressure or a disruption of service on Saturday, October 14th from 8:00a.m. to Noon. ( More )

October 09, 2006 - Drinking Water Update. All New Orlean Has Certified Water - Sewerage & Water Board issues the following statement: New Orleans - State health officials have concurred with a request from the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans to lift the boil water advisory in the last remaining area of the city's lower ninth ward. ( More )

September 22, 2006 - Repair of Water Main Damaged by Barge May Reduce Pressure in Eastern New Orleans - Sewerage & Water Board customers in eastern New Orleans may experience reduced water pressure while work is underway to repair a 50-inch water main. ( More )

September 17, 2006 - Water Service Repair Notification In Uptown New Orleans - Residents in a section of Uptown New Orleans may experience lower than normal water pressure or a disruption in service on Sunday, September 17, 2006 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. while the Sewerage and Water Board makes repairs to valves on water mains that service the area. ( More )

September 13, 2006 - Scheduled Water Closure In Uptown New Orleans - Residents in a section of Uptown New Orleans will be without water service on Wednesday, September 13, 2006 for eight hours beginning at 3 p.m., while the Sewerage and Water Board repairs several water mains and service connections in the area. ( More )

August 16, 2006 - S&WB Official Statement On Certification of Drinking Water - The certification of drinking water for a Public Water Supply (PWS) is regulated by the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)under EPA, and the State of Louisiana, under its primacy status, administers this certification though the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Drinking Water. ( More )

July 13, 2006 - Water Closure - Customers in part of the Upper 9th ward and the entire Lower 9th Ward will be without Water on Saturday, July 15, 2006 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. while the Sewerage and Water Board repairs a valve on a 50" water main that serves the area. ( More )

June 19, 2006 - S&WB Will Use New Technology To Find Underground Leaks - Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans today gave a demonstration of technology it will use to locate hidden underground leaks to halt the waste of millions of gallons of water each day. ( More )

May 08, 2006 - Drinking Water Update Boil Water Advisory Lifted In Portion Orleans Parish Lower Ninth Ward - State Health Officials have concurred with a request from the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans to lift the boil water advisory for a targeted area of the city's Lower Ninth Ward. ( More )

December 08, 2005 - Drinking Water Update Boil Water Advisory Lifted In New Orleans East - The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans issues the following statement: The State of Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, has lifted the boil water advisory to New Orleans East. All of New Orleans East, Southshore and Venetian Isles no longer have to treat the tap water for safety. ( More )

November 02, 2005 - Algiers Water Treatment Plant Critical in Supplying Water To Private Industry - Sewerage & Water Board officials and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals will be available on Thursday November 3 at 1:00pm to share with the media the critical role the Algiers Water Treatment Plant has maintained in post Hurricane Katrina operations. ( More )

October 20, 2005 - Drinking Water Update Boil Water Advisory Stays in Place For New Orleans East - The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans issues the following statement: Personnel of the Sewerage and Water Board have begun testing the water mains in sections of New Orleans East. ( More )

October 06, 2005 - Drinking Water Update Boil Water Advisory Lifted In Portions Of East Bank New Orleans - The Sewerage & Water Board issues the following statement: The State of Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, has lifted the Boil Water Advisory to major portions of the East Bank of New Orleans. ( More )

September 30, 2005 - Sewerage And Water Board Of New Orleans Water, Sewer, Drainage Update - The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans issues the following statement update: The Eastbank of New Orleans remains under a boil water order. This order remains in effect until approval is given by the Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH). ( More )

August 09, 2005 - Statement Regarding Water Odor - The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans said today that a musty odor and taste in the city's water supply are caused by an algae problem in the Mississippi River, where conditions at this time are conducive to algae growth. ( More )

July 15, 2005 - Parts of Uptown, Mid-City Will Be Without Water Over The Weekend While Repairs Are Made - Some residences and businesses in the area of Walnut and Camp streets will have no water service from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 16 while the Sewerage and Water Board repairs water valves. ( More )

July 06, 2005 - Rainfall From Tropical Storm Cindy - Tropical Storm Cindy Rainfall Report created from a sampling of Sewerage and Water Board Pumping Stations. ( More )

June 22, 2005 - S&WB Will Conduct Meetings On Infrastructure Projects, Improved Technology, New Services - The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans will conduct its second series of quarterly public information meetings for 2005 in City Council Districts A, C, D and E beginning Monday, June 27. The meeting for District B was held as part of another meeting in the district. ( More )

June 06, 2005 - Statement Regarding Water Pressure by Marcia St. Martin, Executive Director - The Sewerage and Water Board said a power outage at 1:10 this afternoon, likely caused by a lightning strike, shut down four pumps which distribute water from the East Bank Water plant through large mains throughout the East Bank of the City. ( More )

May 16, 2005 - Mayor, S&WB Take Next Step With Fiber Optics, Modern Pipe Replacement - Mayor C. Ray Nagin and the members of the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans today broke ground on a project to simultaneously install fiber optic conduit, along with the new sewer lines. ( More )

March 28, 2005 - S&WB To Conduct Meetings on Infrastructure Projects Improved Technology, New Services - The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans will conduct its first series of quarterly public information meetings for 2005 in City Council Districts A, B, C, D this week. ( More )

February 01, 2005 - SWB's Main Office Will Close at 4 p.m. Due to Parade Restrictions - The Sewerage and Water Board's Main Administration Building at 625 St. Joseph St., along with the Customer Service Lobby and Customer Phone Center, will close at 4 p.m. each day this week and next Monday due to parking, traffic and transit restrictions for Mardi Gras parades in the area. ( More )