Sewerage and Water Board
Coverage of Sewerage and Water Board in the Nexus archive.
- New Orleans fares well in storms, Mayor Moreno says
New Orleans experienced minor damage during recent storms, with tree damage reported in City Park and Metairie Road, and a brief issue at a Sewerage and Water Board plant. Mayor Helena Moreno delayed City Hall and NORD camp openings and urged residents to avoid downed power lines, commending emergency teams for their response.
- Whether New Orleans can replace lead pipes for drinking water up to voters statewide
New Orleans aims to replace lead pipes in private homes using federal funds, but a constitutional amendment requiring voter approval in November could determine its feasibility. The proposal by Sen. Royce Duplessis seeks to allow the Sewerage and Water Board to use public money for lead pipe removal, addressing a health risk linked to aging infrastructure.
- Explainer: How did this year’s legislative session impact New Orleans and its residents?
The 2026 Louisiana legislative session, marked by Republican control, impacted New Orleans through redistricting that eliminated a majority-Black congressional district, removal of a local official, criminal justice system cuts, and laws criminalizing unauthorized camping. The city avoided $40 million in penalties and expanded oversight of the Sewerage and Water Board, but faced challenges for undocumented residents and the unhoused.