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flag New Orleans unveils a $680M plan to fix aging water pipes after repeated failures, leaks, and boil water alerts.

flag The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans has unveiled a six-step action plan to tackle recurring water main failures, including urgent repairs to eight high-risk pipes and a pilot assessment of 33.8 miles of aging mains over 100 years old. flag The effort, which could cost up to $680 million to replace the oldest large pipes, aims to improve system reliability amid ongoing leaks, boil water advisories, and flooding in Uptown. flag While $10 million in funding is available, $27.5 million is needed to complete immediate repairs, with long-term upgrades requiring billions more. flag The board plans to evaluate new technologies, update hydraulic models, and issue requests for proposals in 2027, but full funding remains uncertain.

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