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East Bank of New Orleans under boil water advisory; water samples being tested

The Sewerage and Water board issued a precautionary boil water advisory Saturday morning for the entire East Bank of New Orleans.
This is due to a drop in water pressure.
Officials said that water samples had been collected and were sent out for testing.
Wash fruits and vegetables with bottled or boiled water.
Make new ice with bottled or boiled water.
To be safe, give your pets bottled or boiled water.
Be careful bathing If you’re a healthy adult, you can bathe or shower with tap water.
Use hand sanitizer after washing hands.
Take care cleaning Wash countertops and tables with boiled water.
Wash dishes by hand as usual.

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