The City of Natchitoches notifies the public of a water main leak in the Payne Subdivision. Residents in this area may experience low water pressure.
Repairs will be made Wednesday, July 28. Crews are gathering material and equipment now.
Updates will be posted as repairs get underway.
For further information or questions regarding the Water Main Leak, contact the Utility Department at (318)357-3850.
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Payne Subdivision, Brickyard Rd., Hargis Rd areas of Hwy 6 East within the City of Natchitoches Distribution System did experience a low pressure problem on July 27 and 28, 2021. This drop in system pressure below 20 pounds has been caused by a water leak in which the water supply may need to be shut off for a period of time.
Because of this drop in system pressure, the water within our water distribution system is of questionable microbiological quality.
Therefore, as a precaution, the City of Natchitoches Distribution System is issuing a BOIL ADVISORY effective immediately for Payne Subdivision, Brickyard Rd., Hargis Rd areas of Hwy 6 East. This BOIL ADVISORY is to remain in effect until rescinded by the Water System.
It is recommended that all consumers in Payne Subdivision, Brickyard Rd., Hargis Rd areas of Hwy 6 East disinfect their water before consuming it (including fountain drinks), making ice, brushing teeth, or using it for food preparation or rinsing of foods by the following means:
Boil water for one (1) full minute in a clean container. The one minute starts after the water has been brought to a rolling boil. (The flat taste can be eliminated by shaking the water in a clean bottle or pouring it from one clean container to another, or by adding a pinch of salt to each quart of water that is boiled.)
Again, please be sure to disinfect your own water prior to consumption until you have been advised otherwise.
This Boil advisory does not affect the remainder City of Natchitoches Water Distribution System.