Water main break in Bossier prompts city to issue boil advisory

BOSSIER CITY, La. (KSLA) - On Saturday, Sept. 14, the boil water advisory was rescinded for residents of Bossier City.

A portion of Bossier City was under the advisory as of 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14.

The advisory was for customers living along Viking Drive between Airline Drive and Benton Road. It was issued due to a water main “blowout” that happened around 11 a.m. on Viking Drive. The 12″ main was hit by a contractor doing work in the area, city officials say.

AREAS AFFECTED BY THE BOIL ADVISORY

Areas highlighted in yellow are affected by the boil advisory. — Areas highlighted in yellow are affected by the boil advisory.(City of Bossier City)

Maintenance crews were able to isolate and valve down the area.

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