The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) has begun the important first steps in a long-term project to remove lead ...

NEW ORLEANS — According to a recent estimate, more than half of the residential customers in New Orleans have lead pipes connecting their homes to the city’s water system. Friday, the Sewerage ...

RELATED: Gentilly woman's SWBNO bill went from $100 a month to thousands The customer, who requested anonymity, was dumbfounded as to why her bills went from reasonable to ridiculous. She checked ...

“We’re targeting, obviously lead and galvanized pipes, lead being the main concern because it poses a threat to specific ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) has canceled the boil water advisory for the Westbank, which was issued after a brief drop in water pressure caused by a ...

To mitigate lead exposure, the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) adds calcium hydroxide (lime) to drinking water to control the corrosion of pipes. Earlier this week, the Biden ...

Ghassan Korban, executive director of SWBNO said the utility will be starting early. Jessica Dandridge (left), Cyndi Roper (center), and Adrienne Katner (right) discuss how the Lead and Copper ...

“We are proud to lead the effort in removing lead service lines throughout our city, and this inventory is a crucial first step,” said Ghassan Korban, SWBNO's executive director, in an issued ...

On the West Bank, there is a spooky sight and bone-chilling sound that one Algiers community has been dealing with nearly every day for almost two years. According to the residents, cars, trucks, and ...

The SWBNO reported that eligible customers, including those who do not have a smart meter, can choose a billing plan that will allow them to pay a fixed amount every month until their meter is ...