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Alexandria, La., (10/19/2022) — Required repairs to the City of Alexandria’s Elevated Water Storage System have resulted in the need for a boil water advisory, according to Supt. of Water Operations James Graham.
“All of our water test samples to date have been fine, but out of an abundance of caution, we are issuing this boil advisory while we complete maintenance at the top of some of our elevated storage tanks,” Graham explained. “We expect to have the maintenance completed this week. This boil advisory is to remain in effect until otherwise noted.”
During a routine inspection by the Louisiana Department of Health, areas needing repairs within the Elevated Water Storage System were identified.
The advisory affects all properties served by the City of Alexandria Water System.
It is recommended that all water consumers in the city disinfect their water before consuming it. This includes water for making ice, brushing teeth, preparing food, or rinsing foods. Residents should boil the water for one full minute in a clean container. The one-minute starts after the water has been brought to a rolling boil.
Once the water has been boiled, users may improve the taste of the water by shaking it in a closed container, pouring it from one clean container to another, or adding a small pinch of salt to each boiled water.
The City of Alexandria will lift the boil advisory after water tests show no contamination. At that time, businesses and residences in the affected areas should:
• Run cold water faucets for one minute;
• Run drinking water fountains for one minute;
• Flush automatic icemakers (make three batches of ice and discard);
• Run water softeners through a regeneration cycle; and
• Run water coolers with direct water connections for five minutes.
