Quick Answer: Boil advisories in WBR are issued by the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), WBR Parish, or the City of Port Allen. Check for active advisories on the LDH boil water page, WBR Parish Facebook, WBRZ, or The Advocate. If you lose water pressure, assume a boil advisory is in effect until confirmed otherwise.
Who Issues Boil Advisories
Water boil advisories for West Baton Rouge Parish can be issued by:
- Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) -- the state agency that oversees water quality
- WBR Parish Government -- for unincorporated parish water systems
- City of Port Allen -- for the city water system
Advisories are typically issued after a loss of water pressure, water main breaks, power outages affecting treatment plants, or when routine testing shows potential contamination. The advisory remains in effect until testing confirms the water is safe.
How to Check for Active Advisories
When a boil advisory may be in effect, check these sources:
- LDH Boil Water Page: ldh.la.gov -- search for "boil water advisory" for the official statewide list
- WBR Parish Facebook: The parish government posts advisories and rescissions on their official Facebook page
- WBRZ News: Local TV news covers boil advisories as they are issued
- The Advocate: The Baton Rouge newspaper reports on advisories across the metro area
Rule of Thumb: If you experience a sudden loss of water pressure or your water goes out completely, assume a boil advisory is in effect until you see an official all-clear from your water provider or LDH.
What to Do During a Boil Advisory
When a boil advisory is active:
- Bring water to a rolling boil for at least one full minute before using it for drinking, cooking, making ice, or brushing teeth
- Use bottled water as an alternative to boiling
- Do not use water from the tap for drinking or food preparation without boiling first
- Bathing and showering is generally safe for adults, but avoid swallowing water
- Dishwashers are safe to use if they have a sanitize cycle that reaches 150 degrees F or higher
- Discard ice made during the advisory period
Once the advisory is lifted, flush your faucets by running cold water for 5 minutes and flush your ice maker by discarding three batches of ice.
Water Providers
| Provider | Area Served | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| WBR Parish Natural Gas & Water | Unincorporated WBR Parish, Addis, Brusly | (225) 336-2406 |
| City of Port Allen | Port Allen city limits | (225) 346-5670 |
Contact your provider directly if you have questions about water quality, service disruptions, or the status of an advisory in your area.