Boil Advisory: Oak Grove, Natchitoches

Oak Grove Area within the Natchitoches Water Works #1 Distribution System is experiencing low pressure problems with the water supply system. This drop in system pressure below 15 pounds has been caused by repair efforts to the service lines.

Because of this drop in system pressure, the water within our water distribution system is of questionable microbiological quality.

Therefore, as a precaution, the Water Works #1 Distribution System is issuing a BOIL ADVISORY effective immediately for Oak Grove Area only. This BOIL ADVISORY is to remain in effect until rescinded by the Water System.

It is recommended that all consumers along Johnson Chute Road, Sisson Road, Paul Jordan Road, Posey Road, and La. Hwy 3191 from Smith Garage Road to La. Hwy 1 North, La. Hwy 504 and all roads leading off from it in an area between La. Hwy 3191 and the Bridge @ Sibley Lake 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.

Guidelines for food service establishments are attached.

Upon notification from the Office of Public Health’s State Regional Laboratory that the samples collected from our water supply have been found to be safe, the State Health Department will notify the water supply of the sample results. Upon such notification, the Water System will then rescind the Boil Advisory and notify its customers that the water has been found to be safe.

Johnson Chute Road, Sisson Road, Paul Jordan Road, Posey Road, and La. Hwy 3191 from Smith Garage Road to La. Hwy 1 North, La. Hwy 504 and all roads leading off from it in an area between La.. Hwy 3191 and the Bridge @ Sibley Lake.

This Boil order does not affect the City of Natchitoches Water Distribution System.