originally posted on July 14, 2016

MONROE, La (News Release) – Update: Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 12:30pm:
The boil advisory issued by Greater Ouachita Water Company for customers in Valley Hill Subdivision, Hillside Subdivision, Remington Estates, and Creekstone Subdivision has been lifted.
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Original Story:
A boil advisory has been issued by Greater Ouachita Water Company for customers in Valley Hill Subdivision, Hillside Subdivision, Remington Estates, and Creekstone Subdivision.

This is due to a vehicle hitting the water plant temporarily interrupting service to these customers.

This advisory is in effect until further notice.

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 (1) one full minute in a clean container. The one minute starts after the water has been brought to a rolling boil.