A precautionary boil water advisory issued Saturday morning for an area in New Orleans has been canceled, according to the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans on Sunday.
The advisory was in effect for the area bounded by Palmetto Street, Margaurite Lane, New Orleans Country Club/Metairie Cemetery and 17th Street Canal.
The S&WB said the advisory was issued after a main water break was detected on Saturday.
Officials now said the water is safe to drink and use after bacteriological tests came back negative for contamination.
Residents who did not use their water supply during the boil water advisory should flush their internal and external plumbing for several minutes.
Boil water advisories are issued when water pressure drops below the point that would otherwise allow contaminants to enter the drinking water.
S&WB said it will notify residents when the advisory has been lifted.