NEWS RELEASE
20 JANUARY 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
105 NORTH MAIN ST.
P.O. BOX 1879
OPELOUSAS, LA 70571-1879
(337) 948-2520
FAX (337) 948-2593
MAYOR
Julius Alsandor
City of Opelousas issues Boil Advisory for Opelousas General
Health System South Campus and Clos du Bois Subdivision Due
to a Contractor Water Line Puncture
Opelousas, LA (January 20, 2025) – The City of Opelousas has issued a boil advisory for
Opelousas General Health System South Campus and Clos du Bois due to a water line
puncture by a contractor working in the area. This advisory is in effect immediately and
will remain in place until further notice.
The water line was damaged earlier today by a contractor performing work in the area.
The damage resulted in a loss of water and water pressure for these specific locations.
Residents and businesses in the affected areas are advised to boil their water for one full
minute before consuming it, using it for cooking, or brushing teeth.
The City of Opelousas Public Works Department is working diligently to repair the
damaged line and restore full water service as quickly as possible. Water samples will be
collected and tested to ensure water quality meets safety standards before the boil
advisory is lifted.
Conserve Water:
The City of Opelousas reminds residents that it is strongly advising against dripping
faucets during this period of extreme cold weather. Excessive dripping can deplete the
water supply and lead to low water pressure or outages.
Updates:
Residents and businesses in the affected areas will be notified when the boil advisory is
lifted. Updates will also be posted on the City of Opelousas’ official Facebook page and
website.
Contact:
Tracey Antee | 337-323-8911 | tracey@themavco.com
