Officials have lifted boil water advisories issued last week for parts of Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes.
Lafourche Parish Water District No.
1 issued an advisory Wednesday, and Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Waterworks District No.
1 followed suit Thursday.
As a precaution, the state Department of Health and Hospitals tested samples.
People throughout the two parishes experienced low to no water pressure in the latter part of the week.
1, said the drop in water pressure probably resulted from too many people running water to try to keep their pipes from freezing.
“We’re steadily getting close to normal, and everybody should be able to pretty much go back to normal usage.” The advisories affected areas throughout Lafourche and the southern parts of Terrebonne.
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UPDATE: As of Sunday, Jan. 21 at 6 p.m., the boil water advisory has been lifted for all areas of Terrebonne Parish.
From the Consolidated Waterworks District Number 1 of Terrebonne Parish: A boil water advisory issued on January 18 is lifted for the following areas: – along Hwy 24 and Hwy 55 from Presque Isle to the end of these roads in the parish and Country Drive and Aragon Road including the communities of Bourg, Montegut and Grand Bois – the area adjacent to Bayou Side Drive from Country Drive South to the Chauvin Tank – the area from Presque Isle to and adjacent and up to 5502 Hwy.
56.
A portion of the parish still remains under a boil water advisory: – Hwy 665 from 1620 south to the end of the road including Isle de Jean Charles – Hwy 56 from 5002 south to the end of the Hwy, and 5298 Bayouside Drive South to the end.
It is recommended that consumers in this area 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 one (1) full minute in a clean container.
The one minute starts after the water has been brought to a rolling boil.
(The flat taste can be eliminated by shaking the water in a clean bottle, pouring it from one clean container to another, or by adding a small pinch of salt to each quart of water that is boiled.)
Again, please be sure to disinfect your own water prior to consumption until you have been advised otherwise.

KALAMAZOO, MI — A precautionary advisory is being issued for municipal drinking water customers living in an area in the Milwood neighborhood.
The city of Kalamazoo’s Department of Public Services announced Sunday, Jan. 21 that a water main break on Portage Street between Roseland Avenue and Homecrest Avenue resulted in a temporary loss of pressure.
All water intended for drinking within the affected area should be boiled due to a temporary pressure loss that will occur within the water main during the repair.
This advisory is precautionary.
Initial sampling results will be available within 24 hours and the final set within 48 hours, according to a press release.
The city expects the advisory will be lifted within 72 hours.
A boil water advisory warns residents their drinking water may be contaminated.
When a break occurs in a water main, or a complete loss of pressure in a significant part of the water system, there is the possibility for contaminants to enter into the water main while the repair is being completed.
Once an advisory or notice has been lifted, residents should flush out all plumbing lines and fixtures with running water and replace all water filters.
Call (269) 373-5337 with any questions related to boiling tap water or general water quality questions or visit the City of Kalamazoo website at kalamazoocity.org.

FLINT, MI — A boil water advisory issued for a handful of Flint businesses following a water main break last week has been lifted.
The city announced the expiration of the advisory Sunday night for Mike’s Auto Parts, Complete Auto and Truck Parts, AutoZone, and Rolfe’s Auto Collision after a Jan. 14 main break took place in the 3500 block of North Dort Highway.
School employee accused of inappropriate actions with former student GRAND BLANC, MI – A police investigation is underway following accusations of inappropriate communications and actions between a Grand Blanc Community Schools employee and a former high school student.
In a letter to the community, Grand Blanc schools Superintendent Clarence Garner said the district learned on Thursday, Jan. 18 about the allegations of staff misconduct.
An investigation was immediately launched by the school district, in cooperation with the Grand Blanc City Police Department and Grand Blanc Township Police Department.
Grand Blanc Township police could not provide additional information Sunday.
Multiple calls were received by 911 shortly after 4 p.m. Jan. 21 for large amounts of smoke coming from the complex at the corner of Ballenger Highway and Westcombe Avenue near the city’s western border.
Flint fire District Commander Steve Cobb said flames were spotted on the first, second, and third floor of the building when firefighters arrived.
Cobb noted a squatter may have set a fire inside the structure, but the exact cause remains under investigation.
Ballenger Highway was closed between Court Street and Beecher Road as firefighters worked over the blaze.

If you’re under a boil water notice or advisory, it is important you know the do’s and don’ts of untreated tap water.
It is important to let boiled water cool before using it.
Use only bottled or boiled water to wash your hands.
It is safe to shower or bathe in untreated water.
Use only bottled or boiled water to bathe an infant.
Use only boiled or bottled water to wash dishes.
Pets are not generally affected by drinking untreated water.
Drinking or exposure to untreated water can lead to diarrhea, cramps, nausea, possible jaundice, headaches or fatigue.
Symptoms may appear as early as a few hours to several days after infection.
If you are ill with these symptoms, contact your healthcare provider.

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — Kalamazoo issued a boil water advisory Sunday for a neighborhood following a water main break.
The affected area includes both sides of Portage Street from Homecrest to Cambridge avenue.
Additionally, the northeast corner of Homecrest and Portage and the area of Homecrest and Norton Drive is affected.
Everyone in the affected area should boil their water for two minutes before consuming it.
The water main break caused a drop in pressure, which can allow bacteria to enter the system.
In this case, the boil water advisory is precautionary — no bacteria has actually been found in the system at this point.
The results of testing should be back within 72 hours.

VALLEY CENTER, Kan. (KWCH) Update: The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the city of Valley Center.
KDHE officials issued the advisory because the systems need to repair a fire hydrant.
Laboratory testing samples collected from the City of Valley Center indicate no evidence of contamination and all other conditions that placed the system at risk of contamination are deemed by KDHE officials to be resolved.
—- The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued a boil water advisory for the water in Valley Center.
The advisory was issued due to a water main break that is resulting in the loss of pressure in the system.
In the meantime, the following precautions should be observed: • Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation, or use bottled water.
• Dispose of ice cubes and do not use ice from a household automatic icemaker.
• Water used for bathing does not generally need to be boiled.
• Persons with cuts or severe rashes may wish to consult their physicians.
• If your tap water appears dirty, flush the water lines by letting the water run until it clears.

Dozens of Kenner residents lined Loyola Drive Friday to get free water.
Cars lined up bumper to bumper at Kenner City Park.
"It reminds me of the Hurricane Katrina when you had to stay in line and get free stuff," Amanda Root said as she waited in her car.
He was able to put all the water on there.
I think it left Houston at 4:00 yesterday, got here last night," Zahn said.
The mayor said the water pressure is back to normal, and should stay that way.
"As mayor, as a councilperson and chief of police are very happy that the pressure’s back because we had to deal with the worry of fires.
We had a fire last night, we had two the other night.
"Two days ago, we got down to just a trickle of water in the house.
It’s made it difficult to do normal things like cooking and just cleaning up around the house," Cameron said.

NEW ORLEANS – Mayor Mitch Landrieu and Jefferson Parish President Mike Yenni both urged residents of their respective parishes to conserve water amid widespread boil water advisories.
Advisories were issued for the east bank of Orleans Parish and the east bank of Jefferson Parish this morning after prolonged cold weather caused drops in water pressure in both parishes.
Landrieu urged Orleans Parish residents in the affected area to limit water usage across the board while the advisories continue.
“We are strongly urging residents to help relieve pressure on the system by only using water in situations where it’s absolutely necessary,” Landrieu said.
Running dishwashers and washing clothes right now will put an extra strain on the system, Landrieu said.
“For the peak of this event, we have produced 72 million.” The water pressure had to be lowered to about 45 psi last night “due to extensive breaks throughout the system,” Yenni said.
Repairs are expected to take two to three days, with the boil water advisory expected to last just as long.
East Jefferson General Hospital tapped into their well system last night once it was determined that water could not get above the fifth floor, Yenni said.
Ochsner Medical Center on Jefferson Highway has been handing out bottled water to patients today, and they will be turning to their own well system soon.
Emergency services, including dialysis centers are fully functioning as of this morning in Orleans Parish, but anyone needing dialysis this afternoon should call the center first to make sure they are open.

ANAHUAC, Texas (KTRK) — More than 5,000 residents in Chambers County have been ordered to boil their water, according to officials.
A boil-water notice was sent out Thursday, affecting customers of the Trinity Bay Conservation District.
According to TBCD, low pressure from busted pipes thawing prompted the weather-related order.
The low pressure enables bacteria to form.
The general manager for Trinity Bay Conservation District said the order applies to "pretty much everything from the Trinity River to the Jefferson County line" in Chambers County.
The notice follows a separate advisory in Pearland.
The city said a major equipment failure at a water production plant prompted its order.
Similar to the Chambers County order, residents were urged to boil water before washing hands, brushing teeth, or drinking it.
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