originally posted on September 23, 2016

Customers of the Bayou Teche Water Works system are being advised to boil their water before use.

A malfunction at the plant caused pressure loss.

The problem has been fixed, but the boil advisory is in effect until further notice.

Bring all water to a rolling boil for at least three minutes and let it cool before using, or use bottled water.

Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and food preparation until further notice.

Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.

All stored water or ice made recently from this supply shall be discarded.