Water

Parish-by-Parish, where you can pick up supplies in Southeast Louisiana.

98 water systems across the state have failed so far.

If you live in the city of Sulphur, remember that you can only use your sprinkler systems at certain times from now through September because of water restrictions.

A precautionary boil water advisory is in place until further notice for customers who are on the City of Sulphur Water System. According to a notice on the city's website posted on January 6th, a water line valve was installed on West Crocker Street, resulting in "questionable microbiological quality" of the drinking water...

Beaumont, Texas has lost both its main and secondary water supplies.

Although currently in compliance with federal standards, contaminants have been detected at levels above health guidelines in most Lake Area drinking water.

So you live in Lake Charles and your water is a little rusty, or smells like chlorine or your water pressure is low. It's actually a good thing.

When the weather warms up, everyone turns to beaches, pools and lakes to beat the Louisiana heat. But water can also be a dangerous place for children. Nearly 1,000 kids die each year due to drowning, and for people between the ages of 5 and 24, drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death.

The City of Lake Charles is asking water customers to conserve water from 10am to 7pm daily during the current drought.  Here is a news release from the city:

This  week is National Safe Boating Week and with all the outdoor activities and water ways in Southwest Louisiana, now is a great time to practice.