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Saturday, Sep 27, 2025 - 2:18 pm
First, we treat a credible threat to large, recreational public events—where thousands are gathered— as dynamic and calling for maximum transparency. Any risk of losing some investigative value by holding intelligence close must be weighed against the risk that such information made to the public allows citizens to make personal decisions. Earlier today, at approximately 10:40 a.m., the Alexandria Police Department made the difficult but necessary decision to cancel the Peabody Homecoming parade due to credible and immediate threats to public safety. We believe this action was essential to...
Saturday, Sep 27, 2025 - 2:13 pm
First, we treat a credible threat to large, recreational public events—where thousands are gathered— as dynamic and calling for maximum transparency. Any risk of losing some investigative value by holding intelligence close must be weighed against the risk that such information made to the public allows citizens to make personal decisions. Earlier today, at approximately 10:40 a.m., the Alexandria Police Department made the difficult but necessary decision to cancel the Peabody Homecoming parade due to credible and immediate threats to public safety. We believe this action was essential to...
Friday, Sep 19, 2025 - 8:00 am
Parliament DriveWater tests clean Alexandria, La. (September 19, 2025)—A boil advisory issued Tuesday, September 16, 2025, for Parliament Dr. area is now lifted. Repair of a main made by COA personnel resulted in the need for a boil water advisory. The State of Louisiana has tested the water, and the results of the tests are clear, according to Superintendent of Water Operations, Barrett Dezendorf. The Alexandria Water Department has lifted the boil advisory for businesses and residents located in the area described below: All the properties along Parliament Drive (Please see attached detail...
Friday, Sep 19, 2025 - 7:51 am
Chase DriveWater tests clean Alexandria, La. (September 19, 2025)—A boil advisory issued Wednesday, September 17, 2025, for Parliament Dr. area is now lifted. Tie in of a main water line made by Contractor personnel resulted in the need for a boil water advisory. The State of Louisiana has tested the water, and the results of the tests are clear, according to Superintendent of Water Operations, Barrett Dezendorf. The Alexandria Water Department has lifted the boil advisory for businesses and residents located in the area described below: All the properties along Chase Drive (Please see...
Wednesday, Sep 17, 2025 - 7:51 am
BOIL ADVISORY ISSUED FORParliament Drive Alexandria, Louisiana— Loss of pressure to an 8- inch water line on Parliament Dr. has resulted in the need for a boil water advisory, according to Barrett Dezendorf, Superintendent Water Operations. Because water pressure was lost during the repair process, the water in the affected area may have been compromised. As a precaution, the Alexandria Water Department is issuing a boil advisory effective immediately. This boil advisory is to remain in effect until otherwise noted. The boil water advisory is issued for customers located in the area described...
Thursday, Aug 28, 2025 - 8:01 am
Windermere Blvd.Water tests clean Alexandria, La. (August 28, 2025)—A boil advisory issued August 26, 2025, for Windermere Blvd. area is now lifted. Repair of a main made by COA personnel resulted in the need for a boil water advisory. The State of Louisiana has tested the water, and the results of the tests are clear, according to Superintendent of Water Operations, Barrett Dezendorf. The Alexandria Water Department has lifted the boil advisory for businesses and residents located in the area described below: All the properties along Windermere Blvd. (Please see attached detail map). With...
Tuesday, Aug 26, 2025 - 3:35 pm
Windermere Blvd Alexandria, Louisiana— Loss of pressure to an 8- inch water line on Windermere Blvd. has resulted in the need for a boil water advisory, according to Barrett Dezendorf, Superintendent Water Operations. Because water pressure was lost during the repair process, the water in the affected area may have been compromised. As a precaution, the Alexandria Water Department is issuing a boil advisory effective immediately. This boil advisory is to remain in effect until otherwise noted. The boil water advisory is issued for customers located in the area described below: ...
Thursday, Aug 14, 2025 - 8:38 am
Dogwood LaneWater tests clean Alexandria, La. (August 14, 2025)—A boil advisory issued August 7, 2025, for Dogwood Lane area is now lifted. Repair of a main made by COA personnel resulted in the need for a boil water advisory. The State of Louisiana has tested the water, and the results of the tests are clear, according to Superintendent of Water Operations, Barrett Dezendorf. The Alexandria Water Department has lifted the boil advisory for businesses and residents located in the area described below: All the properties along Dogwood Lane (Please see attached detail map). With the lifting of...
Thursday, Jul 17, 2025 - 5:48 pm
The City of Alexandria has prepared for emergency operations should the need to convert occur over the next 48 hours. The City follows a plan of activities and creates more individualized operational plans, as needed. The Emergency Operations Team met formally over the last two days, staging extra generators, equipment, crews, and action plans across the city’s departments. The Mayor ordered special attention to clean out of troubled spots, specific staging of mobile generators and pumps at certain areas, and other special preparations based on known challenges in past events. We hope to be...
Tuesday, Jun 17, 2025 - 3:37 pm
The City of Alexandria is proud to provide residents with safe, clean, and dependable drinking water. Our 2024 report shows full compliance with all state and federal water quality standards. Groundwater from multiple well sources is carefully monitored and treated to ensure high quality. We remain committed to maintaining and improving our water system to meet the needs of our community.Click below to view the full report and learn more about our water sources and quality standards.