Here's our list of boil order announcements, arranged by date:
October 2, 2025
The Village of Turkey Creek Water System has issued a boil order after a third party bored into a water main on Shotgun Street. The affected area starts at the intersection of Hwy 106 and Spillway Rd traveling East stopping at 1024 Hwy 106 to include Hwy 115 up to Bayou Touraeau Rd, Cocodrie St, Baldridge Rd, Black Lake Rd, Paciffic St, Pecan St, Wall St, Shotgun St, Andrus Ln, Oliver Ln, and Lutz Loop. _
October 1, 2025
The boil water advisory for Aubrey Ozenne Road in St. Martinville has been rescinded. We appreciate your patience.
September 27, 2025
The city of Lawtell is under a boil advisory until further notice.
September 26, 2025
The Town of Gueydan will be turning off the water this afternoon due to a main line repair job. A BOIL ADVISORY HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR RESIDENTS WHO ARE ON THE TOWN OF GUEYDAN WATER SYSTEM and will advise as soon as DHH has cleared all samples.
- The boil advisory for Prairie Ronde Water System, Inc., customers on Grand Prairie Hwy heading North to the Dubuisson Booster Station has been rescinded.
- The Village of Turkey Creek Water System's boil advisory, issued on the 25th, has been lifted.
- Point Blue/Chataignier Water System, Inc.: Due to a break on a four-inch main line on Rider Rd., water will be shut off for repairs. This may take up to hours. Once the water is restored, a boil advisory will be in effect until further notice. Affected areas of the boil advisory start at the water company's office, located at 2268 Chataignier Rd. going north to 1093 Chataignier Rd.
- Iberia Parish Waterworks District No. 3 (Coteau) experienced a major electrical surge that caused service pumps to malfunction earlier in the week and issued a boil water due to the issue. The boil water has been rescinded, and authorities say it is safe to drink.
September 25, 2025
The Village of Turkey Creek Water System has issued a boil advisory after a main water line on Dossman Lake Road had to be replaced. Affected residences are on Dossman Lake Road, Choctaw Lane, Cherokee Drive, Apache Road and Chippewa Road.
September 24, 2025
Prairie Ronde Water System, Inc., has issued a boil advisory for all customers on the Grand Prairie Hwy heading North to the Dubuisson Booster station at 16918 Hwy 182, due to a main line break.
The Boil Advisory has been rescinded for St. Landry Parish Waterworks District No. 2 (Rural)
September 23, 2025
Iberia Parish Waterworks District No. 3 (Coteau) experienced a major electrical surge that caused service pumps to malfunction. This has resulted in a loss of water pressure in the system.As a precaution, a Boil Water Advisory is now in effect for all customers until further notice. Please boil water for at least one full minute before using it for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, or preparing food. We are working diligently to restore full service and will notify the public once the advisory has been rescinded. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
September 22, 2025
The City of Opelousas is notifying all City Water customers located south of Creswell Lane that a Boil Advisory has been issued and will remain in effect until further notice. During this time, residents and businesses are advised to boil water for at least one (1) minute before consuming it, using it for cooking, brushing teeth, or preparing food. This advisory is being issued for maintenance work to be performed. City officials will provide updates as soon as the advisory is lifted. We appreciate the cooperation of our customers as we work to maintain safe and reliable water service.
St. Landry Parish Waterworks District No. 2 Rural is issuing a Boil Advisory for customers on Highway 754, starting at the intersection of Chretien Point Road to Bearb Road. Roads included in this advisory are: Tori Logan Lane, Mercy Cove, Johnson Road, Hypolite Miller Road, Smitty Road, Dargin Road, Mills Road and Rodney Road. This advisory is being issued because contractors will be repairing a water main leak on Highway 754.
Because of these problems, the water produced by our water supply system is of questionable microbiological quality. Therefore, as a precaution, the St. Landry Parish Waterworks District No. 2 (Rural) Water System is issuing a BOIL ADVISORY effective immediately. This BOIL ADVISORY is to remain in effect until rescinded by the St. Landry Parish Waterworks District No. 2 (Rural) 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 rolling 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.)
Water Samples will taken Tuesday, September 23, 2025 and dropped off to the Louisiana Department of Health & Hospitals. The St. Landry Parish Waterworks District No. 2 (Rural) Water System will rescind this Boil Advisory upon notification from the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals Office of Public Health.
September 19, 2025
JEFF DAVIS WATER COMMISSION #1 (JEFF DAVIS PARISH) LOCATED IN THORNWELL HAS LIFTED THE BOIL ADVISORY ISSUED ON 9-17-2025 FOR THE FOLLOWING AREA IN ROANOKE: E. SECOND ST., E. THIRD ST., E. FOURTH ST., HWY. 90 EAST OF E. SECOND ST. GOING EAST TO FARM SUPPLY RD.
September 17, 2025
Jeff Davis Water Commission #1 in Thornwell issued a boil advisory due to a four-inch water main repair at the intersection of Highway 90 and Chris Road. The advisory affects the following areas: East Second Street, East Third Street, East Fourth Street and Highway 90 east of East Second Street, going east to Farm Supply Road.
The boil advisory for Prairie Ronde Water System, Inc., customers at 14936 Hwy 182 to 16918 Hwy 182 and all intersecting streets has been rescinded.
August 29, 2025
The boil advisory for Louisiana Water Company in New Iberia for customers west of 3212, including the Acadiana Regional Airport area, New Horizon Mobile Home Park, Freetown Road and Broken Arrow Road has been lifted.
August 29, 2025
The boil advisory for Estherwood has been lifted.
August 27, 2025
Jeff Davis Water Commission #1 in Thornwell has lifted boil advisory for the following areas in Hayes: Willie Rd., Wilson Rd., Crochet Rd. Joe Primeaux Rd.,all of West side of Hwy. 101, portions of Hwy. 14 East and West .
August 26, 2025
Boil advisories issued on August 20, 2025 and August 21, 2025 for Turkey Creek Water System has been lifted. Water samples are clear and is safe for consumption. As of August 26, 2025 there is no active boil advisories.
August 25, 2025
Due to Water Line repair in Hayes, Jeff Davis Water Commission #1 in Thornwell has issued a boil advisory for the following areas in Hayes: Willie Rd., Wilson Rd., Crochet Rd. Joe Primeaux Rd.,all of West side of Hwy. 101, portions of Hwy. 14 East and West .
August 21, 2025
Turkey Creek Water System has issued a boil advisory for all residents on Cedar Ln from Fire Department to Cemetery Rd, Earl Deville Rd Glenmora/Turkey Creek Hwy, all of Lake Cove, Johnson's Landing and Clark's Landing due to boring contractor hitting a main waterline. Customers are advised to boil their water as a precautionary measure for one full minute before consumption until further notice.
August 20, 2025
From St. Martinville: On Friday, August 22, 2025, the city will begin operating from the Vivier Street water tower exclusively. This will continue for 4 months while the Denbas Street tower rehab project is completed. Pressure will be affected due to the height difference in the towers.
Turkey Creek Water System has issued a boil advisory for all residents West of the intersection of Hwy 167 and Hwy 106 and all intersecting roads to Hwy 13 due to a contractor setting poles hitting one of the main waterlines. Customers are advised to boil their water as precautionary measure for one full minute before consumption.
August 18, 2025
Due to a water line break and repair in Bell City, Jeff Davis Water Commission #1 in Thornwell has issued a boil advisory for the following areas in Bell City: HWY. 14 E., HOFFPAUIR RD., N. RAILROAD ST., B ST., C ST., D ST., 2ND ST., 3RD ST., 4TH ST.
August 15, 2025
The Town of Melville is under a boil water order until further notice.
August 15, 2025
The City of Jeanerette Water Treatment Plant announces that the boil water advisory lifted – samples clear
August 13, 2025
The City of Jeanerette Water Treatment Plant is doing some minor repairs that will require a temporary city-wide boil order. A notice will be issued when the order is lifted.
August 11, 2025
A two-inch line in the Village of Estherwood has broken, and crews are repairing it. A boil order is now in effect until further notice.
August 6, 2025
Bullard Street Closure and Water Service Impact: The City of Opelousas has closed Bullard Street between Vine Street and Landry Street to address emergency repairs caused by a blown main water line. This issue may cause temporary water service interruptions for customers in the immediate area and along Bullard Street. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has been notified, and a police unit is on site to assist with traffic control. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes until repairs are completed. The City of Opelousas appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation while crews work to restore services and reopen the roadway safely.
August 1, 2025
A boil advisory has been issued for all of Evangeline Parish Water DIstrict No. 1 residents due to a water main break in the water system. Please boil your water for 1 whole minute before consumption until further notice.
July 31, 2025
Turkey Creek Water System's boil advisory issued on July 24, 2025 for all residents on Cedar Ridge Rd, Leonce Ln, and Megan Ln due to a water main break has been lifted. The water is safe for consumption.
July 29, 2025
The boil advisory for City of St Martinville has been rescinded.
July 27, 2025
The entire city of St. Martinville is under a boil water advisory after utility crews had to turn the water off to the entire system to make repairs to a fire hydrant. The entire system is under a boil advisory until further notice.
July 24, 2025
East Side Water System: Customers along Hwy 748 and Hwy 167, extending all the way to the end of the system in Grand Prairie, will be under a boil advisory until further notice. We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.
Turkey Creek Water System has issued a boil advisory for all residents on Cedar Ridge Rd, Leonce Ln, and Megan Ln due to a water main break. As a precautionary measure customers should boil their water for 1 full minute before consumption until further notice.
July 23, 2025
The Town of Welsh Boil Advisory has been lifted.
East Side Water System in Ville Platte: Attention: There will be low water pressure at the intersection of Gabrielle road and Lithcote road including all adjacent roads going South and Southwest. A boil advisory has been issued for customers located in these areas.
July 22, 2025
The Town of Welsh Water System has experienced problems with our water system. An 8” water line had to be repaired. Because of this event, the water produced by our water supply system is of questionable microbiological quality. Therefore, as a precaution, the Town of Welsh Water System 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 rolling 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. The Town of Welsh Water System will rescind this BOIL ADVISORY upon notification from the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals – Office of Public Health that additional water samples collected from our water supply system have shown our water to be safe.
July 15, 2025
Town of Basile: Please announce that the boil advisory has been lifted for those residents who live West on Bearcat Road, from the corner of Bearcat Road and Alfa Romeo Road to the gully south of Fournerat Farms.
July 14, 2025
From the Town of Basile: The boring company has struck the main line on Bearcat Road. Residents who live west on Bearcat Road, from the corner of Bearcat Road and Alfa Romeo Road to the gully south of Fournerat Farms will be out of water until the line can be repaired. These residents will also be under a boil advisory until water samples clear. We will update this post accordingly.
July 10, 2025
Please announce for the Town of Basile: The boil advisory for all residents living on Log Cabin Road has been cleared and lifted.
Boil Advisory Lifted for District No. 5 of Wards 3 and 8 – Calcasieu Waterworks District No. 5 of Wards 3 and 8 has lifted its boil advisory, effective immediately, for Goodman Road north of Opelousas Street, Pine Shadows, Lake Fairway, Lake Caroline, Princess Anne, Queen Carter, Jumping Jack, Roberts Roost, Gordon Wood, and Presley Park. The district has received the all-clear from the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals’ Office of Public Health. The advisory, issued July 8, was due to a water main break.
East Side Water System: Attention Customers: Water service will be temporarily interrupted for the next few hours from Francis Road to the end of the system going southeast on Hwy 363 & Hwy 103. This will include all adjacent roads. Once water is restored, these areas will be under a boil advisory until further notice. Sorry for the inconvenience.
The City of Opelousas has officially lifted the boil water advisory that was issued on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, for the following areas:
McCarthy Lane
Peaks Apartments
Crestview Apartments
St. Landry Crossing Subdivision
Penny Lane
Wyble Street
Vige Street
Following the completion of scheduled water system repairs and testing of the water supply, the Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed that the water is now safe for consumption and all other uses. Residents in the affected areas may resume using tap water for drinking, cooking, and hygiene without the need to boil. We thank our residents for their cooperation and patience during this important maintenance process. The City of Opelousas remains committed to improving public infrastructure and ensuring the health and safety of our community. For more information, please contact the City of Opelousas at (337) 948-2527 or visit www.cityofopelousas.com.
July 9, 2025
The City of Opelousas will conduct scheduled maintenance on the water distribution system beginning at 8:00 AM on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
The following areas will be impacted during the repair process:
McCarthy Lane
Peaks Apartments
Crestview Apartments
St. Landry Crossing Subdivision
Penny Lane
Wyble Street
Vige Street
Residents and businesses in these areas should anticipate low to no water pressure throughout the duration of the repair work. Crews are anticipated to complete all maintenance by the end of the day on Wednesday. As a precautionary measure, a Boil Water Advisory will go into effect immediately following the restoration of water service and will remain in place until further notice. During this time, all affected customers are advised to boil water for at least one full minute before consuming or using it for cooking, brushing teeth, or food preparation. This essential maintenance is part of our ongoing commitment to improving the City’s water infrastructure and ensuring the safety and reliability of service for all residents. We appreciate the community’s patience and understanding as we complete this important work. For more information, contact Opelousas Public Works at (337) 948-2527 or visit www.cityofopelousas.com for updates.
July 8, 2025
Lawtell Water District #1 will be flushing hydrants today, as weather permits. Here are the locations:
Corner Gordon and Main streets
Also 128 Thibodeaux, 430 Perry, Clark street
600 block to 1200 block of Austin Road
The Boil Water Advisory for the City of St. Martinville has been rescinded.
Calcasieu Waterworks District No. 5 of Wards 3 and 8 has issued a boil advisory, effective immediately, for Goodman Road north of Opelousas Street, Pine Shadows, Lake Fairway, Lake Caroline, Princess Anne, Queen Carter, Jumping Jack, Roberts Roost, Gordon Wood, and Presley Park. The advisory is being issued due to a water main break. It is recommended that all residents in the affected area disinfect their water before consuming it (including fountain drinks), making ice, brushing teeth, or using it for food preparation by boiling water for one full minute in a clean container. The one-minute starts after the water has been brought to a rolling 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. The district will rescind this boil advisory once it’s given the all-clear from the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals’ Office of Public Health. Call 337-721-3754 with questions.
July 7, 2025
Morrow Water System customers on La. 10 south of Stelly and Lebeau, Dutch Road, La. 259 lost service on Monday after a road construction crew ripped a pipe out of the ground. Officials said that should be fixed and service restored by Monday afternoon, but customers are now under a boil order until further notice.
Please inform customers of St Martinville Water that a boil advisory remains in effect until further notice.
Please thank the customers for their patience and understanding at this time.
Also, please inform customers that a third party will be completing hydrant flow testing on July 16,17, and 22nd.
If anyone has issues with dirty water, please call City Barn at 337-394-3337 so it can be taken care of.
July 3, 2025
The boil advisory issued for Turkey Creek Water System has been lifted for the residents on Johnson’s Ln effective July 3, 2025. Water is safe for consumption.
Town of Basile: Advisory for the water line break on Bearcat Road and Fiddle Road has been lifted.
Grand Prairie East Side Water Customers: **DISREGARD BOIL ADVISORY. WE DID NOT HAVE TO SHUT OFF THE WATER**
Please announce for Town of Basile:
There is a busted water main on Log Cabin Road this morning. Our crew is on site to compete the repair, once all utility companies have marked their lines.
All residents living on Log Cabin Road will be under a boil advisory until water samples have cleared.
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