Press Releases
Saturday, Feb 20, 2021 - 11:28 am
Water Distributions Sites A city wide water distribution will begin 12 PM, Saturday, February 20, 2021. Please reference this map for your specific distribution site.Bolton Avenue Community Center315 Bolton Ave, Alexandria, LA 71301Cheatham Park2700 Jones Ave, Alexandria, LA 71302Alexandria Senior Highschool (ASH)800 Ola St, Alexandria, LA 71303Old CLTCC Campus on MacArthur Drive4311 S MacArthur Dr, Alexandria, LA 71302Masonic Youth Ball Fields1 Babe Ruth Dr, Alexandria, LA 71301
Friday, Feb 19, 2021 - 5:40 pm
Alexandria, La. (February 19, 2021) — City of Alexandria officials are asking residents and area businesses to use as little water as possible until further notice as the city works to refill water tanks and restore water pressure. “Power has been restored to all of our water wells, and we are generating three times the amount of water we normally generate daily, but it’s not enough to outpace demand like we need it to,” said Alexandria Mayor Jeff Hall. “We really need folks to eliminate their use of water until we can get the supply built back up. We need to do this not only to get water...
Friday, Feb 19, 2021 - 8:31 am
Power has been restored to most of the water wells and we are working to refill tanks and increase pressure. Please continue to conserve water. If you have a broken water pipe and need help to get it turned off, please call 318-473-1264. The city-wide boil advisory remains in effect.
Thursday, Feb 18, 2021 - 6:19 pm
Alexandria, La. (February 18, 2021) — City of Alexandria crews completed restoration of power to customers affected by Winter Storm Viola on Thursday, and power was partially restored to the City’s water wells in Kisatchie National Forest to help improve water supply following back-to-back winter storms this week. “Power outages in the city affected about 3,300 customers on Wednesday, and thanks to the hard work of our utility crews and our contractors, we completed restoration today,” said Alexandria Mayor Jeff Hall. “Stabilizing the water system is our main concern now. We are working with...
Thursday, Feb 18, 2021 - 11:00 am
Power Restoration Update (as of 11:00 AM, 02/18/2021) - Approximately 300 City of Alexandria residents are without power right now. We have restored power to 90 percent of the 3300 residents affected yesterday. Workers will continue power restoration and we will update their progress later today.
Thursday, Feb 18, 2021 - 9:58 am
Due to unprecedented weather conditions and increased water consumption Alexandria residents may have lost water service or are experiencing extremely low water pressure. For those who have water service, you are advised to boil your water before many common uses and limit water usage including running dishwashers, washing machines and any other high water usage appliance.Please continue to conserve water throughout Thursday and until further notice so that storage tanks throughout the distribution system can refill.Water Restoration: The City of Alexandria - Public Works Department continues...
Thursday, Feb 18, 2021 - 8:37 am
Alexandria, La., (Feb. 17, 2021) — Due to electrical losses incurred during the recent winter storm, our Production capabilities have been severely affected and line pressure loss has resulted in the need for a boil water advisory, according to Utility Director Michael Marcotte.Because our main line pressure has dropped below 20 PSI, the water citywide 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...
Wednesday, Feb 17, 2021 - 7:01 pm
Alexandria, La. (February 17, 2021) — City of Alexandria workers responded to restore power and clear roads during Winter Storm Viola, the second winter storm to sweep through Alexandria this week. At the peak of the storm approximately 3,300 residents lost power, and as of 5 p.m., 600 remained without power. “Our employees and contractors restored 80 percent of those without power in extremely challenging conditions,” said Alexandria Mayor Jeff Hall. “Our crews will work to continue restoration as long as it is safe tonight, but we expect some customers won’t have service restored until...
Tuesday, Feb 16, 2021 - 9:08 pm
City of Alexandria water customers are asked to conserve water overnight to replenish the city water supply. “I know people are wanting to drip water tonight to prevent freezing pipes,” said Utility System Director Michael Marcotte. “A small drip to keep pipes from freezing is OK, but we need residents to minimize any other use of water overnight to allow the system to refill. This is a short term situation and should be rectified overnight. We appreciate everyone’s help.”
Tuesday, Feb 16, 2021 - 5:04 pm
Alexandria, La. (February 16, 2021) — With roads still covered with ice from Winter Storm Uri, city officials are preparing for another round of wintry mix precipitation Wednesday morning from Winter Storm Viola. The current forecast from the National Weather Service indicates Alexandria could get one-tenth to three-tenths of an inch of freezing rain. That much freezing rain will keep roads impassable and could lead to widespread power outages. Due to the continuing hazardous road conditions, all city offices will be closed Wednesday. Officials are hoping road conditions will improve for full...