There have been at least five breaks within the Sewerage and Waterboard system since late January across New Orleans.
These are the incidents we’ve covered since late-January:
– Jan. 31, 2026: 48-inch water main break on Panola
– Feb. 15, 2026: sewer main break near N. Galvez and St Louis Street
– Feb. 23, 2026: water main break near S. Claiborne Avenue and Toledano
– March 4, 2026: water main break near Jackson Avenue and Magnolia Street
– March 9, 2026: 48-inch water main break near S. Carrolton Avenue and Panola
Many of the incidents prompted street closures and boil water advisories to go into effect.
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