Breaux Bridge under city-wide water boil advisory

BREAUX BRIDGE, La. (KLFY) -- All water customers in the City of Breaux Bridge are under a boil-water advisory, effective immediately.

A construction accident on Washington Street in Breaux Bridge cut a main water line in Breaux Bridge, according to Water System Manager Joe Brudry.

The advisory is in effect until further notice.

What do I need to do in a boil advisory?

• Bring your water to a full rolling boil for one minute.
• Allow the water to cool before use. Cooling may take up to 30 minutes, so prepare ahead.
• Boil your water for all cooking, washing, brushing teeth, and drinking, including washing foods and for use in baby formulas. Boil tap water even if it is filtered, as most kitchen and other household water filters typically do not remove bacteria or viruses.
• Turn off automatic ice makers
• Replace water filters, as they are disposable and may be contaminated, including carbon filters.
• If you don’t like the taste of boiled water, you can try adding a pinch of salt, letting the water stand for a few hours or pouring the cooled boiled water back and forth from one clean glass or container into another to add air to the water, according to the CDC.

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