Baton Rouge Buzz: Water Main Break Leaves Residents ThirstyBaton Rouge Buzz: Water Main Break Leaves Residents Thirsty A significant water main break occurred in Baton Rouge, leaving thousands of residents without water service on Tuesday evening. The break, which was located on Highland Road near Siegen Lane, occurred at approximately 9:30 p.m. According to the East Baton Rouge Water Company (EBRWC), the break affected residents in the following areas: * Highland Road from Siegen Lane to Goodwood Boulevard * Goodwood Boulevard from Highland Road to Prescott Road * Prescott Road from Goodwood Boulevard to College Drive * College Drive from Prescott Road to South Sherwood Forest Boulevard EBRWC crews worked throughout the night to repair the break, but service was not fully restored until Wednesday afternoon. During the water outage, residents were advised to boil water before drinking, cooking, or brushing their teeth. The company stated that the break was caused by a combination of factors, including aging infrastructure and heavy rainfall. Baton Rouge has experienced significant precipitation in recent weeks, which may have put pressure on the aging water system. “Our crews have been working around the clock to repair the break and restore service to our customers as quickly as possible,” said EBRWC spokesperson Kelcy Brown. “We understand the inconvenience this has caused, and we appreciate the patience of our customers.” Residents who were affected by the water outage can find more information and updates on EBRWC’s website or by calling the customer service line at (225) 384-1111.