The Louisiana State Bond Commission denied $39 million in funding for a critical New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board infrastructure project at the urging of Attorney General Jeff Landry.
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Council VP JP Morrell Says “SWB Billing Relief Is On the Way”
June 2, 2022New Orleans City Council Vice President JP Morrell says that “SWB billing relief is on the way” following the passage of HB 652, which gives the Council the ability to conduct financial audits and regulate the billing policies of the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board (SWB).
Moreno: Entergy Pullout Won’t Stop SWBNO Substation
January 25, 2022Entergy’s move to pull out of a major agreement to provide $30 million for a dedicated substation at the Sewerage & Water Board’s Carrolton Plant won’t stop the substation from moving forward, said New Orleans City Council President Helena Moreno on Monday.
FBI Looks Into Illegal Activities by SWBNO Employees
November 5, 2021Will the corruption ever stop? The FBI made a surprise visit to the SWBNO main office on Joseph Street this morning to gather what was thought to be payroll records of certain employees in the SWBNO plumbing department. WWL broke a story last night regarding what they called “a complex web of secret dealings” by […]
Morrell, Palmer & Everson Found Common Ground on Many Issues
October 20, 2021Much like the 1970’s English progressive rock supergroup Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Xavier University staffer Bart Everson, former state Senator J.P. Morrell and City Councilmember Kristin Palmer often sang the same tune at Wednesday night’s forum in the city council at-large division 2 race which was hosted by the Gambit. That’s not to say the […]
NOLA Councilman Joe Giarrusso Discusses Accomplishments, Top Priorities and Inspiration That Led Him To Lead a Life of Service
June 2, 2021Councilmember Joe Giarrusso has been delivering much needed services to the citizens of Council District A for more than three years. A third generation elected official, Giarrusso grew up in a home where public service was a family tradition. His outspoken leadership on the S&WB has been valuable to all. District A includes portions of […]
SWB: City Drainage Power Supply an “Alarming Situation”
March 17, 2021With severe weather possible this afternoon and into tonight across the New Orleans area, the head of the Sewerage & Water Board (SWBNO) is concerned about the “fragile state” of the city’s drainage system.
Nearly 67,000 Without Power in Louisiana, Entergy Asks Customers to Conserve Power
February 15, 2021Entergy has deployed a team of 1,900, including line workers, tree trimmers, and support personnel to restore power to the 66,851 Entergy Louisiana customers currently without power.
New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board Bills Man Over $106,000!
January 31, 2021This wasn’t the first time Ed Graf had dealt with the Sewerage and Water Board (SWBNO). One time he’d been over charged by $55. Nor is this the first time the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board overcharged someone. Big Easy Magazine has seen bills by customers being charged thousands of dollars extra. However, this […]
SWB Issues Boil Water Advisory for Lower Coast Algiers
October 2, 2020The New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board (SWBNO) issued a precautionary boil water advisory for the Lower Coast Algiers area on Friday, October 2. According to SWBNO, the advisory is due to a drop in water pressure after a driver struck a fire hydrant. Residents living in the affected area should use bottled water or […]
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