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TRAFFIC ALERT: Section of W. Hall Ave. Closed For Emergency Water Main Repairs

6:45 UPDATE:

The City of Slidell’s Public Operations crews have completed repairs to the 12-inch water main. Water service should be restored to affected residences shortly.

A Boil Water Advisory is now in effect. We are still compiling the final list of affected addresses; however, if your home experienced a loss of water pressure today, you are included in the advisory. We will post the complete list of affected addresses as soon as it becomes available.

As a precautionary measure, the City of Slidell advises all affected residents in the W. Hall Avenue area to boil their water before using it for drinking, cooking, washing food, or brushing teeth.

Water can be made safe by bringing it to a rolling boil for at least one minute. Boiled water should be stored in a clean container and refrigerated. Bottled water may also be used as an alternative.

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3:30 UPDATE:

W. Hall Avenue remains closed between St. Tammany Avenue and St. Scholastica Drive as City crews continue repairs on the 12-inch water main break.

Crews have located the leak and are working hard to make repairs. This is a significant repair, and the work could take several more hours or longer to complete. Our crews will remain on site until the repair is finished and water service is restored.

A boil water advisory will be issued for affected areas once repairs are complete. We are still assessing the impacted area, and a list of affected addresses will be released and residents notified as soon as that information is available.

We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding. If you’d like to show your support, please give this post a like and join us in thanking the hardworking men and women who are out there in difficult conditions working to resolve this issue as quickly and safely as possible.

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Due to a 12-inch water main break, a section of W. Hall Avenue between St. Tammany Avenue and St. Scholastica Drive is currently closed while City crews make emergency repairs.

Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes and avoid the area if possible.
We also anticipate a boil water advisory will be issued for customers in the affected area. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
Thank you for your patience as our crews work to restore service as quickly and safely as possible.
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Slidell Unveils Automated Floodgate and SCADA System to Help Alleviate Flooding

On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, Slidell Mayor Bill Borchert was joined by Councilman David Dunham (District B), city officials and community leaders for the ribbon cutting of the City’s new Automated Floodgate and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Monitoring System near the Lee Street Drainage Basin. This marks a significant step forward in Slidell’s ongoing commitment to modernizing stormwater infrastructure and protecting residents and businesses from flooding.

Work on the $250,000 project – funded through the Louisiana State Appropriations Budget secured by former Senator Sharon Hewitt – involved retrofitting an existing manual floodgate with a motorized actuator, enabling rapid automatic operation during heavy rain events. In tandem, a SCADA system was installed to give Public Operations staff the ability to remotely monitor and control gate positions in real time, vastly improving response times during storm events. GIS Engineering was the design consultant and Gill’s Crane & Dozer Services was the contractor for this project.

“This ribbon cutting is our second ceremony in just two weeks celebrating stormwater management improvements for our citizens and businesses in south Slidell,” said Mayor Bill Borchert. “We recently broke ground on the new Riecke Retention Pond off Pontchartrain Drive, and today we’re proud to bring this automated floodgate and SCADA system online. I also would like to thank to Senator Hewitt for securing the funding that made this project possible.”

For more information about City of Slidell news and events, please visit MySlidell.com and follow the “City of Slidell, Louisiana” on Facebook and Instagram.

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Boil Water Advisory Issued for Part of Westchester Estates

The City of Slidell has issued a Boil Water Advisory as a precaution due to a loss of water pressure during repairs to a water main. The following addresses in Westchester Estates are affected:

  • 110 Markham Dr.
  • 200 Markham Dr.
  • 3735 Myrtle St.
  • 3741 Myrtle St.
  • 3747 Myrtle St.
  • 3751 Myrtle St.
  • 3740 Myrtle St.
  • 3746 Myrtle St.
  • 3752 Myrtle St.
  • 3758 Myrtle St.

Notices have been posted at the affected addresses. The advisory will remain in effect until the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals analyzes water samples, which typically takes several days. Residents will be notified once the advisory has been lifted.

For guidance on what to do during a Boil Water Advisory, visit the CDC’s official resource: https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/emergency/drinking/drinking-water-advisories/boil-water-advisory.html

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Water Shut Down Notice

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Slidell celebrates employees at Service Awards Ceremony

The City of Slidell recently held their quarterly Service Awards Ceremony for employees celebrating milestone years of service to the city.

“Team Slidell is built on the strength of it’s employees, and it is an honor to work with such an extraordinary group of public servants,” said Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer. “I would like to congratulate each of these employees for their hard work and dedication to the City of Slidell and our citizens.”

Pictured from left to right:
  • Daniel Seuzeneau – 15 years
  • Kaitlin St. Pierre – 10 years
  • Deputy Chief of Staff Michael Noto
  • Chief of Staff John Welborn – 5 years
  • Sara Cranford – 10 years
  • Blaine Clancy – 15 years
  • James Moore – 25 years
  • Justin Andrews – 20 years
  • David Farve – 15 years
  • Tory Acker – 15 years
  • Tyler Oulliber – 5 years
  • Maria Collins – 5 years
  • Casey Brooks – 5 years
  • Patrick Hook – 5 years
  • Kevin Sweeney – 5 years
  • Milton Audler – 10 years
  • Chastity Howell – 5 years
  • Slidell Police Chief Randy Fandal
Not in photo:
  • Danny Abraham – 5 years
  • Michael Koch – 5 years
  • Forrest Austin – 10 years
  • Conrad Vaillancourt – 10 years
  • Ronald Rudiger – 15 years
  • Jeffrey Collins – 25 years
  • Jason Reavis – 25 years
  • John Ruth – 25 years
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UPDATE: Boil Water Advisory for areas of Seventh Street and Markham Drive lifted

5/13/23, 10AM UPDATE: The Boil Water Advisory has been lifted.

The City of Slidell has issued a Boil Water Advisory for  the following addresses due to a loss of pressure:

  • 350 – 520 Seventh Street
  • 1251 – 1290 Seventh Street
  • 304 – 364 Markham Drive

All affected areas have been notified by the City of Slidell. The Boil Water Advisory will be in effect until the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals analyzes all the water samples. It usually takes several days. Everyone will be notified once the advisory has been lifted.

For more information on what to do during a Boil Water Advisory: https://foodsafety.ces.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/CDC-What-to-Do-During-a-Boil-Water-Advisory-3.pdf
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Boil Water Advisory

The City of Slidell has issued a Boil Water Advisory for the following addresses due to low or no water pressure:
109 Taos Street
120 Taos Street
126 Taos Street
1645 Gause Blvd.
1685 Gause Blvd.
During a Boil Water Advisory, residents should boil tap water for one minute and let cool before consuming.
For more information on what to do during a Boil Water Advisory:
A repair is in progress and everyone will be notified once the Boil Water Advisory has been lifted.
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Intersection of Kostmayer Ave. and City Dr. closed for emergency repairs

Due to emergency infrastructure repairs, the intersection of Kostmayer Avenue and City Drive is currently closed. Pending any unforeseen circumstances, the intersection should reopen tomorrow, Wednesday, October 6 at 6 p.m.

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UPDATE: Boil Water Advisory LIFTED for two apartment complexes in Town Center

UPDATE – October 1, 2021: The Boil Water Advisory has been lifted. State laboratories have completed sample analysis and determined that the water is safe to drink.

The City of Slidell is issuing a Boil Water Advisory for two private apartment complexes located at 1303 Town Center and 1640 Town Center.
 
The addresses affected by the Boil Water Advisory were notified by the City of Slidell. The boil water advisory will be in effect until the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals analyzes all the water samples. It usually takes several days. Everyone will be notified once the Boil Water Advisory has been lifted.
 
For more information on what to do during a Boil Water Advisory: https://foodsafety.ces.ncsu.edu/…/CDC-What-to-Do-During…
 
For more information about city news and upcoming events, you can sign up for our email news list on our website at www.myslidell.com or visit the “City of Slidell, Louisiana” on Facebook
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