Boil water advisory lifted for thousands in Slidell

Posted: Mar 14, 2024 / 01:36 PM EDT

Updated: Mar 15, 2024 / 11:39 AM EDT

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UPDATE:

SLIDELL, La. (WGNO) — St. Tammany Parish leaders announced on Friday, March 15 that the boil water advisory has been lifted.

SLIDELL, La. (WGNO) — Thousands of people in Slidell are under a precautionary boil water advisory after a contractor hit a water main on Thursday, March 14.

St. Tammany Parish officials said the advisory will impact the Cross Gates Water System and affects nearly 10,000 residents.

(Courtesy: St. Tammany Parish Government)

They said the advisory comes after a contractor hit a water main, leading to a drop in water pressure.

Parish officials said the advisory will remain in effect until further notice, and crews are working to restore water pressure.

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