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St. James water demand outpacing supply
Webre said because of the freezing temperatures, there’s been a 40 percent increase in water consumption across the parish since Sunday. T Author: Mike McDaniel / Eyewitness News (WWL) Published: 11:45 PM EST February 16, 2021 Updated: 11:45 PM EST February 16, 2021
ST. JAMES PARISH, La. Like many folks across Southeast Louisiana, James Melancon made sure the water pipes outside his St. James Parish home were ready for freezing temperatures.
“I put a blanket on the mainline that comes in and I put two lights,” said Melancon. “It just keeps it warm enough, so it doesn’t freeze.”
What he’s not doing is dripping his faucet inside, which is exactly what parish leaders are asking of everyone in St. James Parish.
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