Flood Warning: Flood Warning issued June 21 at 8:50PM CDT until June 23 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA Read More
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Town of Vinton Issues Boil Advisory Due to Low Water Pressure After Main Break

By Calcasieu Staff

Published January 22, 2025

Vinton, Louisiana – The Town of Vinton is currently grappling with low water pressure due to a significant water main break. Town officials announced that the break has caused residents to experience reduced water flow throughout the area. The public works department is actively engaged in repair efforts and is working diligently to restore normal water pressure as quickly as possible.

As a precautionary measure, a boil advisory has been issued for all residents. This advisory means that residents should boil their water before consumption to eliminate any potential harmful bacteria and contaminants that may have entered the water supply due to the disruption. Boiling water for at least one minute is recommended to ensure safety.

Town workers are on-site assessing the damage and making repairs to the water main.

In the meantime, residents are advised to limit water usage where possible until pressure is restored and to follow the guidelines of the boil advisory.

Vinton I-10 Westbound Right Lane Closure Scheduled March 31-April 1

Vinton, Louisiana - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced an overnight lane closure on Interstate 10 westbound in Vinton for roadway maintenance. According to the agency, the right lane of I-10 westbound will be closed from Coone...

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LAKE CHARLES, La. — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced multiple singular shoulder closures along Interstate 10 in both directions between mile marker 25 in Westlake and mile marker 31 in Lake Charles from Sunday, March 22, 2026,...

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