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What to do if you are under a boil water advisory in New Orleans

Residents in the affected area that are immune-compromised are advised not to wash hands, shower or bathe.
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.
Use bottled water or boiled water that has been cooled.
Bath and shower: For a precautionary advisory, tap water may be used for patients with healthy immune systems.
Humidifiers and other equipment using water: Use boiled or bottled water.
Equipment/Carts should not be cleaned with tap water.
Use boiled water or bottled water to wash fruits or vegetables, and for all food & drink preparation.

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