Update: Abbeville’s citywide water boil advisory has been rescinded
Update as of 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 6: Abbeville Mayor Roslyn White announced Saturday morning that the citywide water boil advisory issued on Friday has been rescinded.
White said, “Water is safe per LDH (Louisiana Department of Health), however, customers may notice ongoing clarity issues including water color and mineral sediment until the clarifier can be repaired.”
Original story from Friday, May 5: Abbeville is currently under a citywide water boil advisory.
The advisory will remain in effect until further notice. Mayor Roslyn White announced the advisory on Friday morning.
“The City of Abbeville team is working on an issue with the clarifier at our water plant,” White said. “As we work to identify and correct these issues, there is a need to issue a citywide boil advisory.”
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