Press Releases
Update on 48-inch watermain break at Duels and Pauger St; Lower-than-Normal Water Pressure East of St Bernard Ave, Central Business District, 7th ward, Treme and French Quarter
For Immediate Release: Monday, November 9, 2026 3:48 PM
New Orleans, LA - Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans crews and contractor, Boh Bros. continue to make progress on emergency repairs to the 48-inch water main at Duels and Pauger. Crews are preparing to install a linestop this week which is expected to improve water pressure in areas currently experiencing reduce pressures while repair work continues. We will provide an update once the linestop has been installed.
At this time, water pressures are lower-than-normal; however, water remains safe to consume. If you are outside of the expected impact area and experience low or no water pressure to report a water or sewer emergency anytime – call 504-52-WATER (504-529-2837), choose your language option and press 1 for emergency.
