boil advisory

Residents of one Abbeville neighborhood will need to take some extra time with their water this morning.

The outage in St. Landry Parish is expected to last about four or five hours today.

Routine maintenance and regular cleaning of the town's water towers are the reason for the interruption in service.

Residents should plan to be without water for several hours beginning at 9 am this morning.

City officials are asking for people's patience during this process.

The advisory suggests that residents boil their water for at least one minute before consumption.

Some residents of these parishes will need to boil their water before using it this morning.

Acadiana High is in the affected area but classes will go on as scheduled.

The boil advisory will be in effect until further notice.

The water is back on and schools will be in session this morning as repairs have been completed on the water system in St. Martinville.

A drop in water pressure at the water plant in St. Martinville means a boil advisory for residents this morning.

Repairs to a broken pipe have been completed however residents are urged to boil their water before using it this morning.