New Orleans' East Bank under boil water advisory after power surge at treatment plant.

A boil water advisory was issued for the East Bank of New Orleans due to a power surge at the Carrollton Water Treatment Plant, causing a drop in water pressure. Residents are advised to boil water for one minute before drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth until the advisory is lifted. The Sewerage and Water Board is investigating the cause of the power surge and asks residents to conserve water and avoid using washing machines and dishwashers.

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