[Update, 4:35 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23: The advisory has been canceled.
Residents in the affected area are advised not to drink, make ice or brush teeth with tap water unless it has been boiled, until further notice.
Residents who have weakened immune systems are advised not to wash their hands or shower or bathe with tap water.
– Shower or bath: Being careful not to swallow any water, one may take a shower safely.
The time spent bathing should be minimized.
Water pressure quickly stabilized, but not before causing pressure at a gauge in the Lower 9th Ward to register below 20 pounds per square inch (psi).
There was a short loss of power to one of the four pumps that run simultaneously at the S&WB’s Carrollton Water Purification Plant.
On Saturday, a pressure gauge at Pumping Station No.
5 in the Lower 9th Ward detected a brief drop in pressure below 20 psi, which is the required minimum system pressure now required by the state.
The boil water advisory will remain in effect until further notice for customers in the affected area.

The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans lifted a boil water advisory Sunday afternoon (Sept. 23) that was issued for Lower 9th Ward residents Saturday afternoon.
The agency sent out a notification around 4:30 p.m. Sunday lifting the precautionary advisory after "bacteriological tests confirmed that water in the area was safe to drink and could be used for personal needs," according to the S&WB.
Officials asked Lower 9th Ward residents to halt their water use after a distribution pump at the Carrollton Water Plant lost power, causing the water pressure levels to drop below 20 pounds per square inch (psi).
Residents are advised to run water through their systems to flush their home’s internal and external plumbing.

The Sewerage and Water Board has lifted a precautionary boil water advisory Sunday for the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans.
Tests confirmed water in the area was safe to drink and could be used for personal needs.
The S&WB is advising customers to flush their internal and external plumbing by running water through their system for several minutes.
Officials said water pressure dropped Saturday before 2 p.m. after a momentary loss of power to a water distribution pump at the Carrollton Water Plant.
It was stabilized, but not before causing pressure at a gauge in the Lower 9th Ward to register below 20 pounds per square inch.
Anyone with questions can contact 529-2837.
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FAIRMONT, W.Va. (WDTV) – A boil water advisory is in effect for Friend Drive, Lucinda Lane, Danielle Lane and the surrounding areas along Mary Lou Retton Drive until further notice.
Residents are advised to bring all water to a boil, let it boil for at least one minute, and let it cool before use; or use bottled water.
Officials say the advisory is due to a main water line repair on Mary Lou Retton Drive.
Stay with 5 News for updates.

A precautionary boil water advisory has been lifted for the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans Sunday afternoon.
The advisory was issued Saturday after water pressure dropped following a momentary loss of power to a water distribution pump at the Carrollton Water Plant shortly before 2 p.m.. Water pressure quickly stabilized but not before causing a pressure gauge to register below 20 per square inch, the Sewerage and Water Board says.
The agency notes that whenever water pressure drops below 20 psi, boil water advisories are issued out of precautionary measure.
Sunday, water samples from the Lower Ninth Ward tested negative for contamination resulting in the advisory to be lifted and the water deemed safe to consume.
Customers in other areas of the city were not affected.

GEORGETOWN, SC (WMBF) — Customers of Garden City Point Water System will need to boil water for at least a minute after a water line break caused loss of pressure.
In a statement released Saturday, Geiorgetown County officials warned residents of the additional precaution.
Georgetown County Water and Sewer District advises the residents of Garden City Point to continue to boil their water for at least one (1) full minute prior to drinking or cooking until otherwise notified by the Georgetown County Water and Sewer District.
Also, any ice made from water which has not been boiled should not be used for drinking purposes.
The Georgetown County Water and Sewer District is presently working with Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority to correct the problem.
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HASTINGS, Minn. (KMSP) – The city of Hastings has issued a boil water advisory to its residents after detecting E. coli bacteria in a section of the city’s public water system.
The advisory was issued Saturday which includes a map of the city that shows where possible contaminated water could exist.
It calls on residents to bring all water to a full, rolling boil for one minute or longer and to let it cool before using.
Bottled water is another, alternative option for residents.
According to the advisory, E. coli are bacteria whose presence indicates that water may be contaminated with human or animal wastes.
If you experience any of these symptoms and they continue, the city is urging you to seek medical advice.
From the city of Hastings: E. coli bacteria were found in a section of the City of Hastings water system.
Bacterial contamination may occur for a wide variety of reasons.
We will be adding chlorine to the affected section of the City water system to disinfect the system beginning on Saturday, Sep. 22 through Sunday, Sep. 23.
We anticipate resolving problem within 3-5 days.

Officials with the Point Blue Water system say that the boil water advisory for customers living on Fontaine and Joubert Roads has been lifted.
The boil advisory was issued after crews worked to repair a main water line last week.
Water was shut off for two hours while repairs were made.
Water is now safe for consumption.

Officials in Longueuil issued a boil water advisory for the borough of Saint-Hubert and the neighbouring municipality of Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville.
Lab tests performed on a sample from the aqueduct system revealed the presence of the E coli bacteria in the water.
Residents should boil their water for at least a minute before using it.
Authorities are cautioning about the dangers of using unboiled water for the preparation of beverages and food, washing fruits and vegetables, making ice, and brushing teeth.
However, unboiled tap water can be used to wash dishes – assuming they are dried well – washing clothes, and taking a shower or bath.
Parents of young children and infants should consider washing them with a cloth to prevent them from swallowing water.

HOLLY, Mich. — The village of Holly lifted their boil water advisory today.
According to the city, final test results regarding the water were given the "all clear."
Holly issued the boil advisory earlier this week.
A break in valve on a water main along N. Saginaw Street prompted the advisory.