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E. coli not found in latest water samples, but boil water advisory remains for Memorial Park neighborhood

The Sewerage and Water Board has lifted the E. coli specific boil water advisory for the Memorial Park neighborhood of New Orleans after latest samples showed no E. coli. However, other bacterial contamination was still detected, requiring residents in the area from Westbank Expressway to General De Gaulle Drive, Behrman Place and the parish line to continue boiling water. Additional testing is ongoing, with no timeline provided for lifting the full advisory. All-clear (SWBNO, 30.08.2026, 07:30): The boil water advisory for the Westbank area was in effect from August 8 to August 11, 2026, when it concluded. All-clear (Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans, 30.08.2026, 13:25): The advisory for the Memorial Park Neighborhood was lifted on August 12, 2026, a decision made in consultation with the Louisiana Department of Health. Update (Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans, 30.08.2026, 13:26): A new precautionary boil water advisory has been issued for the entire Westbank due to a drop in water pressure below 20 psi. This pressure drop was caused by contractor damage to a water main near General DeGaulle and Indiana St.

Location

New Orleans, Orleans Parish

Country

🇺🇸 USA

Start

Unknown

End

01/08/2026, 02:00

Event type

Boil water advisory, Microbiological

Status

Lifted

Region

Orleans Parish

Last updated

15/09/2026, 15:16