Power Failure Blamed in New Orleans Water Issues – ABC News
![]() ABC News | Power Failure Blamed in New Orleans Water Issues ABC News Taps in New Orleans briefly went dry Sunday after a boiler's heating flame went out of control in the immense steam generator that powers pumps for the city's water treatment plant. Marcia St. Martin, executive director of the city's Sewerage and Water Board, ... Power loss leads to water problems, and grumbles, in New Orleans Boil water advisory a hassle for local businsses, residents East Bank of Orleans Parish is Under A 24 Hour Boil Water Advisory |




