新奥尔良于2026年2月23日发生重大断水事件, 引发洪水、低压及全市热水咨询, 扰乱学校、法庭及日常生活。 A major water main break in New Orleans on Feb. 23, 2026, triggered flooding, low pressure, and a citywide boil water advisory, disrupting schools, courts, and daily life.

2026年2月23日, 新奥尔良南克莱伯恩大道发生重大断水事件, 造成洪水、低水压, A major water main break on South Claiborne Avenue in New Orleans on February 23, 2026, caused flooding, low water pressure, and a citywide boil water advisory affecting Uptown, Mid-City, the French Quarter, and surrounding areas. 30英寸的管子破裂导致整个城市的学校关闭和拖延,包括多所NOLA公立学校和私营机构,以及关闭奥尔良教区民事地区法院。 The 30-inch pipe rupture led to school closures and delays across the city, including multiple NOLA Public Schools and private institutions, as well as the closure of the Orleans Parish Civil District Court. 下水道和水务委员会工作人员努力修复休息时间,预计供水服务将中断数日。 Sewerage and Water Board crews worked to repair the break, with water service expected to remain disrupted for several days. 建议居民煮自来水,用于饮用、烹饪和卫生,直到检测确认安全为止。 Residents were advised to boil tap water for drinking, cooking, and hygiene until testing confirms safety. 这一事件凸显了对基础设施老化的关切,受影响地区先前曾出现漏泄和持续维修问题。 The incident highlighted concerns about aging infrastructure, with the affected area having experienced prior leaks and ongoing maintenance issues.