Grand Isle water system damaged by Ida, water not consumable
Due to Hurricane Ida, the Grand Isle water system suffered significant damage. The water was introduced by barge for non-potable purposes only, according to parish leaders. The Jefferson Parish Water Department and the Louisiana Department of Health advise residents of Grand Isle not to use tap water for drinking or cooking until further notice. be used for all drinks (including infant formula and juices), tooth brushing, ice making and food preparation until further notice. DO NOT BATH WITH TAP WATER By virtue of this by-law, residents must not use tap water for bathing or showering until further notice. Water should also not be used in spas or swimming pools. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TREAT THE WATER YOURSELF Boiling, freezing, filtering, adding chlorine or other disinfectants, or letting the water stand will not make the water safe to drink. For more information, residents can call the Jefferson Parish Water Quality Laboratory at (504) 838-4305 or the West Bank Water Treatment Plant at (504) 349-5080.
Due to Hurricane Ida, the Grand Isle water system suffered significant damage.
The water was introduced by barge for non-potable purposes only, according to parish leaders.
The Jefferson Parish Water Department and the Louisiana Department of Health advise residents of Grand Isle not to use tap water for drinking or cooking until further notice.
What should I do?
- DO NOT DRINK WATER FROM TAP – USE BOTTLED WATER ONLY
Bottled water should be used for drinking (including infant formula and juices), brushing teeth, making ice, and preparing food until further notice.
- DO NOT SWIM WITH WATER FROM THE TAP
Under this decree, residents must not use tap water for baths or showers until further notice. Water should also not be used in spas or swimming pools.
- DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TREAT THE WATER YOURSELF
Boiling, freezing, filtering, adding chlorine or other disinfectants, or letting the water stand will not make the water safe to drink.
For more information, residents can call the Jefferson Parish Water Quality Laboratory at (504) 838-4305 or the West Bank Water Treat Plant at (504) 349-5080.