Voluntary Boil Water Advisory for Crown Point, Barataria and Lafitte
15 September 2008
Out of an abundance of caution, the Jefferson Parish Water Department is issuing a voluntary Boil Water Advisory for Crown Point, Barataria and Lafitte. Grand Isle remains under a mandatory Boil Water Order.
All residents are urged to boil or disinfect their water by one of the following methods before consuming it or using it for food preparation:
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. After the water cools, the flat taste can be eliminated by shaking the water in a bottle or pouring it from one container to another.
or
Disinfect the water by mixing 1/8 teaspoon of unscented, liquid chlorine laundry bleach with one gallon of water and letting it stand for at least 30 minutes prior to consumption. Be sure to mix it thoroughly. If the treated water has too strong a chlorine taste, it can be made more palatable by allowing the water to stand exposed to the air for a few hours or by repeatedly pouring it from one clean container to another.
This BOIL WATER ADVISORY will remain in effect until rescinded by the Jefferson Parish Water Department.
For more information, please contact the Jefferson Parish Water Quality Lab at 504-838-4300.
