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Natchitoches lifts boil order, but water restrictions remain in place

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Saturday, September 3rd, 2011, 1:09pm
Natchitoches lifts boil order, but water restrictions remain in place

The City of Natchitoches has lifted a city-wide boil order.  While residents may see increased water pressure, service conditions may continue to fluctuate across the system and it is possible that customers could see some service variations until the entire situation stabilizes.

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Water restrictions, boil order now in effect for city of Natchitoches

Submitted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 1st, 10:01 pm
Water restrictions, boil order now in effect for city of Natchitoches

The City of Natchitoches has issued a city-wide boil order due to low water pressure.  All customers of the City of Natchitoches, Water Works District #1, and Clarence water system are under the boil order.  Natchitoches is facing historically the highest consumption demand ever for water.  Due to the unprecedented usage the city will impose mandatory water restrictions.

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NWLA Red Cross volunteers head to N. Carolina ahead of Hurricane Irene

Submitted by Alisa Thomas, Digital Media Manager
Wednesday, August 24th, 2011, 5:40am
NWLA Red Cross volunteers head to N. Carolina ahead of Hurricane Irene

Original release by: Northwest Louisiana American Red Cross

On Wednesday, August 24th, two volunteers from the Northwest Louisiana Chapter of the American Red Cross will head to a staging area in North Carolina in the Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) for a possible disaster response from Hurricane Irene.

Volunteers Rachel Byrd of Shreveport and Lonzo Sheffield of Bossier City will be leaving in the ERV at 9am from the Red Cross chapter, located at 4221 Linwood Avenue in Shreveport.

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Pinehill Water System under boil advisory

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011, 8:57am
Pinehill Water System under boil advisory

The Pinehill Water System in Claiborne Parish has issued a boil advisory for all its customers. The advisory will remain in effect until further notice. Emergency repairs to the water well necessitated the boil advisory.

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City of Natchitoches asking for voluntary water restrictions from residents

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Friday, August 19th, 2011, 11:17am
City of Natchitoches asking for voluntary water restrictions from residents

The City of Natchitoches is again asking its residents and businesses to conserve water, this time with a few suggested restrictions.

Odd-numbered addresses may use water outdoors on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Even or unnumbered can water outside on Mondays Wednesdays and Saturdays. No outdoor water use should be done on any day between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

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Water wells stressed in Minden

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Thursday, August 18th, 2011, 10:46am
Water wells stressed in Minden

Water officials fear too much stress on the water system could cause problems for the city.

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Boat launches at north, south end of Toledo Bend closed

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Wednesday, July 13th, 2011, 3:46pm
Boat launches at north, south end of Toledo Bend closed

The Louisiana Office of State Parks has closed the boat launches at North Toledo Bend State Park, near Zwolle, and South Toledo Bend State Park, near Anacoco, to boat traffic. The water levels at the boat ramps at both parks are 12-14 inches deep, making it unsafe to launch boats.

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