SHREVEPORT, La. – In the wake of Shreveport’s recent water issues, some residents are questioning whether the city’s water and sewer system can handle the added demand from a data center.
Shreveport Water and Sewerage Interim Director Brandon Snead says the project includes infrastructure upgrades that would benefit the city.
“People think it’s going to put more stress on the system,” Snead said. “But if you’ll remember in the contract, the water service agreement contract they signed with us. They’re putting their own money.”
Snead says the agreement requires the developers to make improvements to water and sewer infrastructure, including upgrades to the booster station at 70th and Pines…