UPDATE - Mayor Chuck Robichaux says crews worked throughout the night until 3 a.m. on the busted water main before deciding its specialty connections should be completely replaced. He says they were damaged by a contractor boring throughout the city, and while leaking has slowed, it is still an issue.
Robichaux tells us new parts are being picked up Wednesday, 1/31, and a contractor specializing in these types of connections may be called out to expedite the replacement. He mentions the pressure to all areas except Olga St. were able to have pressure restored. According to Robichaux, Olga St. will need to be without water while repair efforts are underway.
The mayor maintains the advisory which began at 10 p.m. Tuesday is still in affect for the areas previously mentioned. On behalf of the city, he wants to emphasize his apology for any inconvenience.
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ORIGINAL STORY -
Parts of the city of Rayne are under a boil advisory following a break in a 6 inch water main, according to Mayor Chuck Robichaux.
Robichaux tells KATC the areas affected include everyone west of Marshall St. and south of West Butler St., along with Martin Petitjean Elementary, Noon St. and Samuel Thomas St. We're told the advisory will be in affect until collected samples are cleared with the Louisiana Department of Health.
If you're affected by the boil advisory, the mayor encourages you to boil any water that you will consume for a minimum of five minutes after it has reached a rolling boil. According to the CDC, water must reach a rolling boil for at least one minute before consumption.
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