Water service will be disrupted for around 200 homes in the Covington area Tuesday (Aug. 28), St. Tammany Parish officials said.
And when the water is turned back on in the afternoon, those homes will be under a boil water advisory until the state gives the all-clear.
A St. Tammany Parish government news release Monday said the replacement of a water main will require water to be shut off for the Hidden Creek, Beau Arbre and De Sol subdivisions in the Covington area.
Water service will also be disrupted to a number of customers along Louisiana Highway 1085 and some on Shady Oak Drive.
Service will be shut down between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. After service is restored, customers will be under a boil water advisory until samples submitted to the state Department of Health are tested and found to be safe.
The parish said the boil advisory requires boiling water for at least one minute before consuming it.
That includes water for brushing teeth and food preparation, the parish said.
Area residents will be notified by automated calls, signs and notices on the parish website when the boil order has been rescinded, the parish said.
The parish notice said anyone with questions can call Tammany Utilities at (985) 276-6400.