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Can You Drink Tap Water in Shreveport?
Yes, Shreveport's tap water is generally considered safe to drink as Shreveport has no active health based violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) that we are aware of. Other factors such as lead piping in a home, or low levels of pollutants on immunocompromised individuals, should also be considered, however. To find more recent info we might have, you can check out our boil water notice page or the city's water provider website.
According the EPA’s ECHO database, from April 30, 2019 to June 30, 2022, Shreveport's water utility, Shreveport Water System, had 1 health-based violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act. For more details on the violations, please see our violation history section below. The last violation for Shreveport was resolved on Jan. 31, 2018. This assessment is based on the Shreveport Water System water system, other water systems in the city may have different results.
While tap water that meets the EPA health guidelines generally won’t make you sick to your stomach, it can still contain regulated and unregulated contaminants present in trace amounts that could potentially cause health issues over the long-run. These trace contaminants may also impact immunocompromised and vulnerable individuals.
The EPA is reviewing if it’s current regulations around pollutant levels in tap water are strict enough, and the health dangers posed by unregulated pollutants, like PFAS.
Water Quality Report for Shreveport Tap Water
The most recent publicly available numbers for measured contaminant levels in Shreveport tap water are in its 2020 Water Quality Report. As you can see, there are levels which the EPA considers to be acceptable, but being below the maximum allowable level doesn’t necessarily mean the water is healthy.
Lead in tap water, for example, is currently allowed at up to 15ppb by the EPA, but it has set the ideal goal for lead at zero. This highlights how meeting EPA standards doesn’t necessarily mean local tap water is healthy.
EPA regulations continue to change as it evaluates the long term impacts of chemicals and updates drinking water acceptable levels. The rules around arsenic, as well as, lead and copper are currently being re-evaluated.
There are also a number of "emerging" contaminants that are not currently. For example, PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), for which the EPA has issued a health advisory. PFAS are called "forever chemicals" since they tend not to break down in the environment or the human body and can accumulate over time.
We recommend looking at the contaminants present in Shreveport's water quality reports, or getting your home's tap water tested to see if you should be filtering your water.
Shreveport Tap Water Safe Drinking Water Act Violation History - Prior 10 Years
Below is a ten year history of violations for the water system named Shreveport Water System for Shreveport in Louisiana. For more details please see the "What do these Violations Mean?" section below.
From Feb. 1, 2021 to Feb. 28, 2021, Shreveport had 1 health-based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Treatment Technique Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Monthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR) which falls into the Microbials rule code group, and the Surface Water Treatment Rules rule code family for the following contaminant code: Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule.
From Jan. 1, 2018 to Jan. 31, 2018, Shreveport had 1 health-based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Treatment Technique Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Monthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR) which falls into the Microbials rule code group, and the Surface Water Treatment Rules rule code family for the following contaminant code: Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule.
From June 1, 2016 to June 30, 2016, Shreveport had 1 health-based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average which falls into the Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code group, and the Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: Chlorite.
From Jan. 1, 2015 to March 31, 2015, Shreveport had 1 health-based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Treatment Technique Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Treatment Technique Precursor Removal which falls into the Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code group, and the Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: CARBON, TOTAL.
From Oct. 1, 2014 to Dec. 31, 2014, Shreveport had 1 health-based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Treatment Technique Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Treatment Technique Precursor Removal which falls into the Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code group, and the Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: CARBON, TOTAL.
From July 1, 2014 to Sept. 30, 2014, Shreveport had 2 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violations with the violation category being Monitoring and Reporting, more specifically, the violation code was Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) which falls into the Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code group, and the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code family for the following contaminant codes: TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
From March 1, 2014 to March 31, 2014, Shreveport had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Monitoring and Reporting, more specifically, the violation code was Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) which falls into the Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code group, and the Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: Chlorite.
From Jan. 1, 2014 to March 31, 2014, Shreveport had 1 health-based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average which falls into the Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code group, and the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: TTHM.
From Jan. 1, 2014 to March 31, 2014, Shreveport had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Monitoring and Reporting, more specifically, the violation code was Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) which falls into the Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code group, and the Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: Bromate.
For the compliance period beginning Oct. 31, 2013, Shreveport had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Monitoring and Reporting, more specifically, the violation code was Failure Submit IDSE/Subpart V Plan Rpt which falls into the Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code group, and the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: TTHM.
From Jan. 1, 2013 to Jan. 31, 2013, Shreveport had 2 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violations with the violation category being Monitoring and Reporting, more specifically, the violation code was Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) which falls into the Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code group, and the Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code family for the following contaminant codes: Chlorite, Chlorine dioxide.
From Jan. 1, 2012 to Jan. 31, 2012, Shreveport had 1 health-based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) which falls into the Microbials rule code group, and the Total Coliform Rules rule code family for the following contaminant code: Coliform (TCR).
Is there Lead in Shreveport Water?
Based on the EPA’s ECHO Database, 90% of the samples taken from the Shreveport water system, Shreveport Water System, between sample start date and sample end date, were at or below, 0.001 mg/L of lead in Shreveport water. This is 6.7% of the 0.015 mg/L action level. This means 10% of the samples taken from Shreveport contained more lead.
While Shreveport water testing may have found 0.001 mg/L of lead in its water, that does not mean your water source has the same amount. The amount of lead in water in a city can vary greatly from neighborhood to neighborhood, or even building to building. Many buildings, particularly older ones, have lead pipes or service lines which can be a source of contamination. To find out if your home has lead, we recommend getting you water tested.
No amount of lead in water is healthy, only less dangerous. As lead accumulates in our bodies over time, even exposure to relatively small amounts can have negative health effects. For more information, please check out our Lead FAQ page.
Are there PFAS in Shreveport Tap Water?
Currently, testing tap water for PFAS isn’t mandated on a national level. We do have a list of military bases where there have been suspected or confirmed leaks. There appears to be at least one military base - Barksdale Air Force Base - near Shreveport with suspected leaks.
With many potential sources of PFAS in tap water across the US, the best information we currently have about which cities have PFAS in their water is this ewg map, which you can check to see if Shreveport has been evaluated for yet.
Our stance is better safe than sorry, and that it makes sense to try to purify the tap water just in case.
Shreveport SDWA Violation History Table - Prior 10 Years
| Compliance Period | Status | Health-Based? | Category Code | Code | Rule Code | Contaminant Code | Rule Group Code | Rule Family Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/01/2021 - 02/28/2021 | Archived | Yes | Treatment Technique Violation (TT) | Monthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR) (44) | Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (122) | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (0300) | Microbials (100) | Surface Water Treatment Rules (120) |
| 01/01/2018 - 01/31/2018 | Resolved | Yes | Treatment Technique Violation (TT) | Monthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR) (44) | Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (122) | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (0300) | Microbials (100) | Surface Water Treatment Rules (120) |
| 06/01/2016 - 06/30/2016 | Resolved | Yes | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation (MCL) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average (02) | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (210) | Chlorite (1009) | Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (210) |
| 01/01/2015 - 03/31/2015 | Resolved | Yes | Treatment Technique Violation (TT) | Treatment Technique Precursor Removal (46) | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (210) | CARBON, TOTAL (2920) | Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (210) |
| 10/01/2014 - 12/31/2014 | Resolved | Yes | Treatment Technique Violation (TT) | Treatment Technique Precursor Removal (46) | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (210) | CARBON, TOTAL (2920) | Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (210) |
| 07/01/2014 - 09/30/2014 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) (27) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) | TTHM (2950) | Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) |
| 07/01/2014 - 09/30/2014 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) (27) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (2456) | Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) |
| 03/01/2014 - 03/31/2014 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) (27) | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (210) | Chlorite (1009) | Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (210) |
| 01/01/2014 - 03/31/2014 | Resolved | Yes | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation (MCL) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average (02) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) | TTHM (2950) | Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) |
| 01/01/2014 - 03/31/2014 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) (27) | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (210) | Bromate (1011) | Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (210) |
| 10/31/2013 - | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Failure Submit IDSE/Subpart V Plan Rpt (35) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) | TTHM (2950) | Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) | Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) |
| 01/01/2013 - 01/31/2013 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) (27) | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (210) | Chlorite (1009) | Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (210) |
| 01/01/2013 - 01/31/2013 | Resolved | No | Monitoring and Reporting (MR) | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) (27) | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (210) | Chlorine dioxide (1008) | Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (210) |
| 01/01/2012 - 01/31/2012 | Resolved | Yes | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation (MCL) | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) (22) | Total Coliform Rule (110) | Coliform (TCR) (3100) | Microbials (100) | Total Coliform Rules (110) |
What do these Violations Mean?
Safe Drinking Water Act Violations categories split into two groups, health based, and non-health based. Generally, health based violations are more serious, though non-health based violations can also be cause for concern.
Health Based Violations
- Maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) - maximum allowed contaminant level was exceeded.
- Maximum residual disinfectant levels (MRDLs) - maximum allowed disinfectant level was exceeded.
- Other violations (Other) - the exact required process to reduce the amounts of contaminants in drinking water was not followed.
Non-Health Based Violations
- Monitoring and reporting violations (MR, MON) - failure to conduct the required regular monitoring of drinking water quality, and/or to submit monitoring results on time.
- Public notice violations (Other) - failure to immediately alert consumers if there is a serious problem with their drinking water that may pose a risk to public health.
- Other violations (Other) - miscellaneous violations, such as failure to issue annual consumer confidence reports or maintain required records.
SDWA Table Key
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Compliance Period | Dates of the compliance period. |
| Status |
Current status of the violation.
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| Health-Based? | Whether the violation is health based. |
| Category Code |
The category of violation that is reported.
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| Code | A full description of violation codes can be accessed in the SDWA_REF_CODE_VALUES (CSV) table. |
| Contaminant Code | A code value that represents a contaminant for which a public water system has incurred a violation of a primary drinking water regulation. |
| Rule Code |
Code for a National Drinking Water rule.
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| Rule Group Code |
Code that uniquely identifies a rule group.
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| Rule Family Code |
Code for rule family.
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For more clarification please visit the EPA's data dictionary.
Shreveport Water - Frequently Asked Questions
| By Mail: | City of Shreveport 505 Travis Street, Suite 200 SHREVEPORT, LA, 71101 |
Existing customers can login to their Shreveport Water System account to pay their Shreveport water bill by clicking here.
If you want to pay your Shreveport Water System bill online and haven't made an account yet, you can create an account online. Please click here to create your account to pay your Shreveport water bill.
If you don't want to make an account, or can't remember your account, you can make a one-time payment towards your Shreveport water bill without creating an account using a one time payment portal with your account number and credit or debit card. Click here to make a one time payment.
Moving to a new house or apartment in Shreveport means you will often need to put the water in your name with Shreveport Water System. In order to put the water in your name, please click the link to the start service form below. Start service requests for water bills typically take two business days.
Leaving your house or apartment in Shreveport means you will likely need to take your name off of the water bill with Shreveport Water System. In order to take your name off the water bill, please click the link to the stop service form below. Stop service for water bills requests typically take two business days.
The estimated price of bottled water
$1.65 in USD (1.5-liter)
USER SUBMITTED RATINGS
- Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility
- Water Pollution
- Drinking Water Quality and Accessibility
- Water Quality
The above data is comprised of subjective, user submitted opinions about the water quality and pollution in Shreveport, measured on a scale from 0% (lowest) to 100% (highest).
Related FAQS
Shreveport Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report)
The EPA mandates that towns and cities consistently monitor and test their tap water. They must report their findings in an annual Consumer Confidence Report. Below is the most recent water quality report from Shreveport's Water. If you would like to see the original version of the report, please click here.
DEPARTMENT OF WATER & SEWERAGE
2020 WATER QUALITY REPORT
March 2021
The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency requires that drinking water suppliers throughout the country provide a water quality report to their customers on an annual basis. (Este informe contiene informacion muy importante sobre su agua potable. Traduzcalo o hablar con alguien que lo entienda bien.) This is the City of Shreveport’s water quality report for calendar year 2020. If you have questions about the report or need more information, please contact plant management at (318)
City of Shreveport Water Source
Cross Lake is the primary source of the city’s water. The Cross Lake Watershed (the area which is drained by streams flowing to the lake) consists of about 260 square miles of land, roughly 2/3 of which is located in Caddo Parish and 1/3 of which is located in Harrison County, Texas. Most of the watershed is undeveloped timberland, but a significant portion is urban or suburban land, within the city limits. During dry periods, Cross Lake is supplemented with water pumped from Twelve Mile Bayou.
A source water assessment of the City’s raw water supply by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality was completed in September, 2002. The assessment gives the water supply a high susceptibility rating. The report is available for review by contacting the number shown above, or the Department of Engineering and Environmental Services at (318)
HEALTH INFORMATION
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandates that all public water systems include language substantially similar to the following in their water quality reports:
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The sources of drinking water (both tap and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves
naturally-occurring minerals and other materials, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. - Contaminants that can be expected in untreated source water include biological contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria; inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals; pesticides and herbicides; and organic chemicals from industrial or petroleum use.
- To ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the EPA prescribes limits on the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Federal Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water.
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Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline
(800-426-4791). -
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than is the general population. Immuno- comprised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline
(800-426-4791).
DEFINITIONS FOR TABLES:
Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or MCLG: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level or MRDL: The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal or MRDLG: The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk of health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
Treatment Technique (TT): A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
Action Level (AL): The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.
PPM : parts per million, or milligrams per liter: corresponds to 1 minute in two years or a single penny in ten thousand dollars
PPB: parts per billion, or micrograms per liter: corresponds to 1 minute in two thousand years or a single penny in ten million dollars
ND: Non Detect
NTU: Nephelometric Turbidity Units: A measure of the clarity of water. Turbidity in excess of 5.0 NTU is just noticeable to the average person.
Department of Water & Sewerage |
505 Travis Street, Suite 580 (71101) |
P. O. Box 31109 |
Shreveport, LA 71130 |
(318) |
2020 DETECTED SUBSTANCES1
Substance |
Unit |
MCL |
MCLG |
Highest Level |
Range |
Major Source |
Violation |
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Detected |
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Fluoride |
ppm |
4 |
4 |
1.13 |
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Water Additive – |
NONE |
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promotes strong teeth |
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Turbidity2 |
ntu |
TT |
N/A |
0.67 |
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99%3 |
Natural lake sediments |
NONE |
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Gross Beta Particles |
pCi/L |
50 |
0 |
1.88 |
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1.88 |
Runoff on herbicide used |
NONE |
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on rights of ways |
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TTHMs |
ppb |
80+ |
N/A |
40.4* |
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Byproduct of drinking |
NONE |
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(Total Trihalomethanes) |
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water disinfection |
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Chloramines (As |
ppm |
MRDL = |
MRDLG = 4 |
3.1** |
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Water additive to control |
NONE |
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Chlorine) |
4++ |
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microbes |
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ppb |
60+ |
N/A |
27.1* |
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Byproduct of drinking |
NONE |
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Acids) |
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water disinfection |
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Chlorite |
ppm |
1.0+++ |
0.8 |
0.62*** |
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0.00- 0.73 |
Byproduct of drinking |
NONE |
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water disinfection |
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90% Value = |
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Corrosion of household |
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Copper4 |
ppm |
AL= 1.3 |
0 |
plumbing systems; erosion |
NONE |
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0 |
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of natural deposits |
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Total Organic Carbon |
TT |
N/A |
TOC Removal Requirements |
Naturally present in the |
NONE |
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(TOC) |
environment |
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Lead4,5 |
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90% Value = |
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Corrosion of household |
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ppb |
AL = 15 |
0 |
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plumbing systems; erosion |
NONE |
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1 |
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of natural deposits |
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Runoff from fertilizer use; |
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ppm |
10 |
10 |
0.20 |
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0.20 |
leaching from septic tanks, |
NONE |
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sewage; erosion of natural |
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deposits |
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Total coliform bacteria |
TT |
N/A |
N/A |
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Naturally present in the |
NONE |
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environment |
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Chlorine Dioxide |
ppb |
800 |
800 |
190 |
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Water additive used to |
NONE |
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control microbes |
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Compliance is based on a locational running annual average |
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Compliance is based on a running annual average |
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Compliance is based on a monthly average; if resamples are triggered, compliance is based on highest average of any |
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** Highest running annual average |
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Highest average of each |
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Tests were run on numerous regulated substances. Those listed are detected substance covered under the National Primary Drinking Water |
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Regulations Standards. |
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Turbidity is a measure of the clarity of water. We monitor it because it is a good indicator of the effectiveness of our filtration system. |
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The lowest monthly percentage of samples meeting the turbidity levels specified in 40 CFR 141.73 for the filtration technology being used. |
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Analyses for lead and copper are conducted every three (3) years; these results were obtained in 2019. The state allows us to monitor for some |
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contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not change frequently. |
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If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking |
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water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. The City of Shreveport’s Water System |
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is responsible for providing high quality drinking water but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your |
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water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes |
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before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. |
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Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking |
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Water Hotline or at http://www/epa.gov/safewater/lead. |
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The substances listed below are unregulated. They were monitored in 2018 and 2019 as part of EPA’s Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule 4. Unregulated contaminants are those that don’t yet have a drinking water standard set by the EPA. The purpose of monitoring for these contaminants is to help the EPA decide whether the contaminants should have a standard.
Substance |
Unit |
MCL |
MCLG |
Average Level |
Range |
Major Source |
Violation |
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Detected |
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Haloacetic |
ppb |
Not regulated |
Not regulated |
51.736 |
Byproduct of drinking |
NO |
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water disinfection |
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Manganese |
ppb |
Not regulated |
Not regulated |
6.37 |
Erosion of natural |
NO |
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deposits |
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^HAA9 = Bromochloroacetic Acid, Bromodichloroacetic Acid, Chlorodibromoacetic Acid, Dibromoacetic Acid, Dichloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Monochloroacetic Acid, Tribromoacetic Acid, and Trichloroacetic Acid
Shreveport’s City Council generally meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. City Council Meetings are held in the Council Chambers of the first floor of the Government Plaza located at 505 Travis Street. Public comment on city matters and participation in the decision making process, including matters pertaining to drinking water quality, are welcome at these meetings
for more information.
Department of Water & Sewerage |
505 Travis Street, Suite 580 (71101) |
P. O. Box 31109 |
Shreveport, LA 71130 |
(318) |
Contaminants
Shreveport Water System
EWG's drinking water quality report shows results of tests conducted by the water utility and provided to the Environmental Working Group by the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, as well as information from the U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History database (ECHO). For the latest quarter assessed by the U.S. EPA (January 2019 - March 2019), tap water provided by this water utility was in compliance with federal health-based drinking water standards.
Utility details
- Serves: 201000
- Data available: 2012-2017
- Data Source: Surface water
- Total: 21
Contaminants That Exceed Guidelines
- Arsenic
- Bromodichloromethane
- Bromoform
- Chlorate
- Chloroform
- Chromium (hexavalent)
- Dibromochloromethane
- Dichloroacetic acid
- Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
- Trichloroacetic acid
Other Detected Contaminants
- Aluminum
- Barium
- Dibromoacetic acid
- Fluoride
- Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
- Manganese
- Monobromoacetic acid
- Monochloroacetic acid
- Nitrate and nitrite
- Strontium
- Vanadium
Reminder
Always take extra precautions, the water may be safe to drink when it leaves the sewage treatment plant but it may pick up pollutants during its way to your tap. We advise that you ask locals or hotel staff about the water quality. Also, note that different cities have different water mineral contents.
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Shreveport Tap Water
We live in a city surrounded by many large cities and even smaller ones like Shreveport, Louisiana. It is essential to know that although Shreveport is not as populated as New Orleans, it is still a thriving industrial town and home to many industries, including oil refineries, heavy industry, and chemical plants. There are many buildings built during the industrial revolution, and no matter what, the rest of the world thinks the city will never recover from the damage that Hurricane Katrina caused. That’s why we must have good quality tap water that will give us the confidence that our family is getting safe and clean water no matter where they go.
This is where Shreveport, Louisiana tap water comes into play. If you do a little research on the internet, you will find out that Shreveport is a significant producer of bottled water and distilled waters. Most of the bottled water that you find in grocery stores is made right here in the city. The problem is that since so many bottles are being put out every day for people to take with them, it makes sense for the city to bottle this water and sell it to all of its customers, but unfortunately, it can’t because of laws and regulations. Luckily for us in Shreveport, we have options that will allow us to get the purified water we need without having to buy any bottles or worry about doing business with an unprofessional bottle company.
The best way to find Shreveport, Louisiana, tap water is to turn to an online business like Mountain Dew. They have a great water cooler that allows you to try different water types all of the time and sometimes with free tasting. It gives you a chance to taste all of the other bottled water flavors and see which one you like best. You can also find all kinds of coolers that will allow you to store your water so that you won’t have to run out when you need it. Either way, whether you choose to get your water from Mountain Dew or some other brand, there is no reason that you should have to pay more than you have to.
Shreveport Drinking Water
Is there truly a Shreveport drinking water treatment system that can eliminate your need to purchase bottled water? The truth is that the answer is no, but there are some things that you can do to provide a clean, refreshing drink for your family without having to throw away your bottles. While most people don’t consider chlorine a harmful substance, this is indeed the chemical that does the most damage to the water that comes into your home.
Chlorine can cause discoloration in your drinking water, which will leave stains on your stainless steel appliances and bathroom fixtures. This discoloration will also make the water taste unpleasant over time. Most people have the thought that all tap water is the same and is perfectly safe. However, this is not the case. Your local water treatment plant will test your tap water to determine if it meets drinking water standards, and based on the results, may recommend that you purchase a filter to purify the water.
If you’re unable to find a drinking water treatment system that fits your needs, you may be able to treat the water yourself. For this process, you will need to buy one of the filter kits available at most stores. These kits include everything that you need to purify your water. Once you have the filter kit in your home, all you need to do is make sure that you keep it updated by purchasing new cartridges regularly so that you never run out of clean drinking water.
Shreveport Water Safe to Drink
Is Shreveport water safe to drink? This is a good question and one that many people ask the second they hear about it. The problem with Shreveport, Louisiana, and places like New Orleans, is that they have become Ground zero for the bottled water industry. Since people are not sure about the water is safe to drink there, I thought it might be interesting to look at it.
Shreveport is located in East Texas, which is in the heart of the Gulf Coastal Plain. There are many large urban areas to the north and west of Shreveport, which has also been an area with issues with contamination in the water. One of the big questions about how clean the water in Shreveport is if the bottled water companies are bottling dirty water to sell to us. Well, the short answer is that they aren’t. There are extensive treatment facilities in the city, which check the water to ensure that it meets all standards before it is put into the bottle.
How do you know if Shreveport water is safe to drink? The best way to find out is to go to a local certified lab. They will test the water for contaminants, but they can try it for bacterial activity, turbidity, pH, and much more. You want to use a local certified lab because they will test the water for the contaminants in the water as well as any environmental issues that could be causing the contamination in the first place. The environmental problems causing the contamination in Shreveport are pollution from shipping and industry, agricultural runoff, and dumping. Since this is such a large town, it would be impossible to test every house for contamination which is why I recommend you use a local certified lab to test your water.
Shreveport Drinking Water Quality
Are you having problems with your Shreveport drinking water quality? Have you noticed cloudy or foul-smelling water coming out of your tap? Is your water consistently full of chlorine, THMs, or other cancer-causing chemicals? Has it led to skin irritations or other health problems for you and your family?
If so, it is time to get your drinking water quality inspected by a professional, state-certified engineer who understands the problems associated with low-quality systems. It is not uncommon for our supply to be less than ideal. There are many reasons why this may occur, including natural variations in temperature, rainfall, snowmelt, and other environmental factors. You may not realize that if you are serviced by a town, city, or county water plant, they are required by law to test your water quality regularly. Unfortunately, this does not always mean quality testing, so you should be wary of anyone you deal with who promises to deliver “state-of-the-art” drinking water systems.
The best way to ensure your safety is to install a home water purification system of some type. If your water comes from a municipal source, you can use methods that remove chlorine, lead, cysts, and other harmful contaminants. Also, you may wish to consider a filter designed to clean out THMs or trihalomethanes. These gases cause cancer but are not detected in public water supplies. A good system will also eliminate parasitic cysts that cause stomach pain and other digestive issues.
Shreveport Water Utility
Are you looking for Shreveport water utility companies and deals? You need to get all of the information that you can. In fact, the more you know about your new provider, the better off you are going to be. Not only will you be able to find the lowest price, but you will also be able to find a great service plan that is both reliable and cost-effective. Getting started with Shreveport water utility can be a great experience and one that you will never forget.
There are a few things to keep in mind when comparing Shreveport water utility to others around you. First of all, while all of these companies offer the same kinds of services, they vary in the quality of their service. This is why it is essential to spend some time researching the options that you have. The internet has made the whole process a lot easier to handle, so you might as well use it to your advantage.
The internet is full of helpful information when it comes to finding Shreveport water utility companies. You can learn about the different ways to save you money, the kinds of deals that are out there, and even read customer reviews to see what other people think of their service. Keep in mind that you need to compare apples to apples – while all of these companies are pretty similar in most aspects, their prices and promotions could vary from one to the next. This is why it is crucial to do everything that you can to make sure that you are getting the best deal for your money.
Shreveport Water Supply
A Shreveport water supply line runs through the city and delivers water to all residential and commercial lots. It’s essential to have a good water supply line, mainly since the city relies on it to supply the public water system with enough water to run everything from local government offices to schools and businesses. The city of Shreveport is located on the eastern banks of Louisiana’s Mississippi River. The average rainfall for the city is around six inches per year, making it one of the nation’s wettest cities. This means that if you live in Shreveport, chances are you’ll need a good water supply system, whether you’re an individual or business owner.
Water for Shreveport isn’t hard to find because it has one of the best water supply systems in the nation. However, some people don’t realize how vital their water supply is until they start looking at bills at the end of the month. If you live in Shreveport and pay more than three hundred dollars a month for your water supply, you need to think about investing in a new well. You may be surprised at just how much money you can save by tapping into the reliable water supply that is provided by your city. A well is the best way to ensure that you have clean, potable water all year long.
There are many reasons to install a water supply line in your home. Whether you want to control your water or cut back on your water bill, you can make significant improvements to your home by installing a well. You’ll be able to enjoy cleaner freshwater all the time instead of only having it come out of the faucet in the morning. A well can also increase your property value because it adds value to an aging property. Investing in a well and installing a good water supply line to it will ultimately pay off for you in the long run.
Shreveport Water Systems
Shreveport is one of the fastest-growing cities in Louisiana and is serviced by several water treatment plants, including Shreveport water systems. The city is located along the Mississippi River banks, and Shreveport is known as the “birthplace of the great Mississippi River.” It is also near the Louisiana-Texas line. Most of the city’s residents are Christian and are active in their local church and community associations.
Shreveport water systems offer a variety of water filtration and treatment options. They can handle all your household and commercial water needs and are very reliable. Shreveport water systems provide clean, refreshing drinking water to you and your family with the latest technology for water filtration and treatment. Whether you are looking for a drinking water system or a whole house water treatment system, the experts at Shreveport water systems can help you find the solution that meets your needs and budget. You can trust them to deliver the cleanest water and the best customer service to make your water safe and healthy.
Shreveport water systems are a local business-owned and operated company. They are experts in treating hard water deposits found in the community and are very proud of the results. They have been serving Shreveport homes and businesses for over forty years and continually add to their service. Contact the experts today to learn more about Shreveport water systems and make sure your family is getting the best water quality possible.