Shreveport is facing a serious water problem today. There was a transmission main break that has impacted water pressure system-wide. The City has issued a Voluntary Boil Advisory for the following area: West Pressure Zone of the Shreveport Water System. City leaders say “because of reduced water pressure in portions of the system, the water supplied by our distribution system may be of questionable microbiological quality.” That’s the reason for the advisory.
It will be in effect until the State Health Department tests the water and gives the all clear.
What Residents Should Do
It is recommended that water be disinfected before consuming it (including fountain drinks), making ice, brushing teeth, using it for food preparation, or rinsing foods by following these steps: • Boil water for one (1) full minute in a clean container. • The one-minute time begins after the water has reached a rolling boil. • To improve taste after boiling, shake the water in a clean bottle or pour it back and forth between clean containers to reintroduce air.
Once satisfactory laboratory test results are obtained, the Department of Water & Sewerage, with approval from the Louisiana Department of Health, will rescind the advisory and notify the public that the water has been deemed safe…