[stevepaa]

I was going to ask this in the other threads but they just seem inappropriate at the moment.

Can anyone explain why water supply in New Orleans has stopped?

I can understand the lack of plumbing as most sewage needs to be pumped from low lying areas and now without power, the toilets will not flush and are stopped up.

But why is the supply of fresh water impacted? Or does it also rely on pumps in the immediate area?

thanks