Water Board Begins Emergency Watermain Repair
Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans is repairing a watermain at Duels and Pauger Streets, causing lower water pressure across several neighborhoods.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Safety
The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans announced an emergency watermain repair at Duels and Pauger Streets beginning Thursday, Nov. 5. Customers east of St. Bernard Avenue will experience lower than normal water pressure, though service is not expected to be lost entirely.
Why it matters
The disruption affects residents across several New Orleans neighborhoods during a repair that may last several days. Lower pressure conditions can affect household water use until the repair is completed.
The Sewerage and Water Board reported that valves will be closed around 10:00 p.m. on Nov. 5 to identify the extent of the repairs. The repair scope beyond the initial valve closure has not yet been determined.
The players
Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans
The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans is the city agency responsible for drinking water and drainage services in New Orleans.
The details
Impact areas include Gentilly, Marigny, Bywater and the Lower Ninth Ward, with a slight pressure reduction possible in New Orleans East. A linestop is scheduled to be deployed on Tuesday, Nov. 10, and significant impacts in New Orleans East are not anticipated.
Timeline
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026: Emergency water disruption and watermain repair begin.
Around 10:00 p.m., Nov. 5, 2026: Valves closed to identify extent of repairs.
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026: Scheduled linestop deployed; lower pressure may end.
Seasonal Patterns
Emergency watermain repairs in New Orleans follow the Sewerage and Water Board's standard practice of closing valves to isolate damage, which can reduce pressure across multiple districts while crews work. This event fits that routine rather than a seasonal weather pattern.
Residents east of St. Bernard Avenue, including Gentilly, Marigny, Bywater and the Lower Ninth Ward, should expect lower than normal water pressure starting around 10:00 p.m. on Nov. 5. Customers in New Orleans East may notice a slight reduction, and conditions may last through Tuesday, Nov. 10.
The takeaway
Plan for reduced water pressure in affected neighborhoods through Nov. 10 and check local updates from the Sewerage and Water Board for changes as repairs progress.
What happens next
A linestop is scheduled to be deployed on Tuesday, Nov. 10, when lower pressure conditions may end.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by WGNO - News With A Twist.
