Press Releases
Friday, Sep 27, 2024 - 1:45 pm
Elliott StreetWater tests clean Alexandria, La. (September 27, 2024)—The boil advisory issued Thursday, September 26, 2024 for Elliott Street area is now lifted. Repairs to a 6 inch water 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 Elliott Street (Please see...
Thursday, Sep 26, 2024 - 4:11 pm
BOIL ADVISORY ISSUED FOR Elliott Street Alexandria, Louisiana— Repairs to a 6-inch water main on Plantation Drive 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 advisoryeffective 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, Sep 12, 2024 - 10:41 am
Plantation DriveWater tests clean Alexandria, La. (September 12, 2024)—The boil advisory issued Wednesday, September 11, 2024 for Plantation Drive area is now lifted. Repairs to a 6 inch water 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 Plantation Drive (Please...
Wednesday, Sep 11, 2024 - 10:47 am
BOIL ADVISORY ISSUED FOR Plantation Drive Alexandria, Louisiana— Repairs to a 6-inch water main on Plantation Drive 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...
Thursday, Aug 29, 2024 - 1:26 pm
Suthy StreetWater tests clean Alexandria, La. (August 29, 2024)—The boil advisory issued Wednesday, August 29, 2024 for Suthy Street area is now lifted. Repairs to a 2 inch water 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 Suthy Street (Please see attached detail...
Wednesday, Aug 28, 2024 - 4:38 pm
BOIL ADVISORY ISSUED FORSuthy Street Alexandria, Louisiana— Repairs to a 2-inch water main on Suthy Street 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: All the...
Monday, Aug 19, 2024 - 9:11 am
Hwy 28 WalmartWater tests clean Alexandria, La. 8/17/2024—The boil advisory issued Wednesday, 8/16/2024 for Hwy 28 Walmart is now lifted. Repairs to a Main Line 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: Walmart on Hwy 28 (Please see attached detail map). With the lifting of the boil...
Friday, Aug 16, 2024 - 4:00 pm
BOIL ADVISORY ISSUED FOR
Hwy 28 West
Alexandria, Louisiana— Repairs to an 8 inch water main located behind Walmart on hwy. 28 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...
Monday, Jul 29, 2024 - 7:51 am
On Sunday, July 28, 2024, at approximately 2:35 PM the Alexandria Police Department responded to the 2200 block of West Sycamore Street in reference to a shooting. Responding officers found 33-year-old Shawn Harper of Pineville LA and 23-year-old Kay’irian Barber of Alexandria LA deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. A third person sustained gunshot wounds and is in critical condition at a local hospital. This is currently an ongoing investigation. If anyone has any information about this incident or any other type of crime in the Alexandria area, please contact the Alexandria Police...
Thursday, Jul 11, 2024 - 6:33 pm
Alexandria, LA (07/11/2024) The Alexandria Fire Department responded to 515 MacArthur Drive at 8:02 PM for an alarm activation in reference to smoke emitting from a roof mounted air conditioning unit. The first unit arrived on the scene within four minutes of the initial alarm. AFD dispatched three engine companies, a medical unit, and two chief units. It was determined that the smoke was water mist from a malfunctioning chiller.