Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Alton Water System (PWS 1103145) RESCINDED

LIMITED PRECAUTIONARY BOIL ADVISORY RESCINDED

Alton Water System (PWS 1103145)

System Wide

Today, May 31, 2023, the Department of Utilities received confirmation from the Louisiana Department of Health that the water we provide you is safe for consumption. Therefore, the Precautionary Boil Advisory is rescinded.

If you have any questions, please call the Department of Utilities at (985) 276-6400.

Precautionary Boil Water Advisory

Alton Water System (PWS 1103145) 

System Wide

Today, Friday, May 26, 2023, an electrical issue at the well site caused a loss of water pressure in the Alton Water System. Out of an abundance of caution and in accordance with Louisiana Department of Health regulations, the entire Alton Water System will be under a Precautionary Boil Advisory once water service is restored.

This BOIL ADVISORY is to remain in effect until rescinded by the Department of Utilities. It is recommended that all consumers 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, pouring it from one clean container to another, or by adding a small 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.

The Department of Utilities will rescind the BOIL ADVISORY upon notification from the Louisiana Department of Health that additional water samples collected from our system have shown the water to be safe.  

Customers affected by this advisory will be advised when it is rescinded by signs placed in the area, post on the parish website, social media, and an automated phone call.  

If you have any questions, please call the Department of Utilities at (985) 276-6400.