Planned Water Outage and Boil Advisory for Part of East McNeese Street in Lake Charles Starting July 8

Lake Charles, Louisiana – On July 7, 2022, the City of Lake Charles announced that on Friday, July 8, 2022, a temporary interruption of water service is planned for East McNeese Street, between Kirkman Street and Louisiana Avenue, where contractors are currently working on a major drainage improvement project. The outage is expected to begin at 9 a.m. and last until 3 p.m. The shut off is required to allow contractors to reroute a section of the underground water main.

Following the restoration of water service, a temporary precautionary boil water advisory will be implemented for customers in the impacted area in accordance with Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) regulations. The boil water advisory will most likely be in effect for 24 hours. When the City of Lake Charles Water Division receives notification from LDH that water samples collected and submitted for testing have met their water quality and safety requirements, the boil advisory will be lifted.

The City advises affected residents to disinfect their water before using it for anything, including making ice, brushing teeth, food preparation, or rinsing foods, by boiling it for one minute in a clean container. The recommended one minute begins when the water reaches a full boil. This warning does not apply to showering or bathing.

Call 337-491-1487 for more information or with any questions about individual water services in this impacted area.