WWL's Down the Drain investigation team says bills that remained in limbo after years of appeals are now being resolved in ...

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

However, those near the water line repair remain under the advisory. According to SWBNO, the following households are still under precautionary boil water advisory, samples have been collected and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signed an executive order Tuesday (Aug. 27) that prohibits the teaching of what is known as critical race theory in K-12 public schools in the state.

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 ...

City council officials said it has matched the City of New Orleans’ $17 million needed of $34 million total needed for the SWBNO substation, which is expected to be operational in June 2025.

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 ...

“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 ...