Eastern Heights: Boil Advisory Issued For Customers On Amite Well

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller
(985) 748-3211

AMITE—Eastern Heights Water Works has issued a boil water advisory for customers serviced by their Amite well.

The impacted area includes customers south of Irwin Lane to North of Populis Lane and all points east and west. It extends from the Tangipahoa River bridge area all the way east to Smiling Acres Road.

District officials report a break in the water main off Cooper Road earlier today. Crews are working to repair the main at this time.

Residents in the advisory area are asked to boil any water they plan to use for at least three minutes. This includes water for drinking, diluting fruit juices, food preparation, and even brushing teeth.

The advisory does not include customers who are serviced by the Sweetwater well east of Independence.

For more information, call (985) 969-4627.