Due to equipment failure at the water plant, customers of St. Landry Parish Waterworks District No.
2 (Rural) are under a boil advisory.
effective immediately and until the equipment is working again.
Authorities say water samples will be collected Monday and results should be received by Tuesday.
During a boil water advisory, it is recommended that customers boil for three minutes any tap water they intend to use for consumption, such as for drinking, cooking or making ice.
After boiling water, customers should let the water cool before consuming it.
Pets are not excluded from the advisory and should be given safe drinking water.