BOIL ADVISORY
September 24, 2024
BOIL ADVISORY
WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 14 OF WARD 5
PARISH OF CALCASIEU
September 24, 2024
For Immediate Release
Waterworks District No. 14 of Ward 5, Parish of Calcasieu has experienced a loss in pressure in the distribution system due to a tie-in of the water main on Susie Street to the new water main on Highway 109 South. This advisory affects businesses and residences in the following areas in Starks, Louisiana:
- from the intersection of Highway 12/Highway 109 traveling north to 140 Highway 109 North, including all of Wilbert Buxton Road;
- from the intersection of Highway 12/Highway 109 traveling south to Susie Street, including all of Susie Street; and
- the intersection of Highway 12/Highway 109 traveling west to 4346 Highway 12.
Because of the temporary loss of pressure, the water delivered to these locations could be of questionable microbiological quality.
Therefore, as a precaution, Waterworks District No. 14 of Ward 5, Parish of Calcasieu, is issuing a BOIL ADVISORY effective immediately. This BOIL ADVISORY is to remain in effect until rescinded by the water system.
It is recommended that all consumers disinfect their water before consuming it (including fountain drinks), making ice, brushing teeth, or using it for food preparation or rinsing of foods by the following means:
Boil water for one (1) FULL minute in a clean container. The one minute starts after the water has been brought to a boil. (The flat taste can be eliminated by shaking the water in a clean bottle, pouring it from one clean container to another, or by adding a small pinch of salt to each quart of water that is boiled.)
Again, please be sure to disinfect your own water prior to consumption until you have been advised otherwise.
Waterworks District No. 14 of Ward 5 will rescind this Boil Advisory upon notification from the Louisiana Department of Health – Office of Public Health that water samples collected from our water supply system have shown our water to be safe.
Waterworks District No. 14 of Ward 5, Parish of Calcasieu
(337) 743-5300
