The City of Shreveport’s Department of Water & Sewerage is notifying customers in the Southeast Pressure Zone that a Voluntary Boil Advisory is in effect until further notice.

This area includes:

• Customers south of East Bert Kouns
• Certain subdivisions along Linwood Avenue south of Bert Kouns
• The area southeast of the Interstate 49 and 3132 interchange

The booster station experienced temporary pump faults that significantly reduced the pressure in that area. As a precaution, customers are advised to disinfect water before using it for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, food preparation, or rinsing foods.

Recommended safety measures:

• Boil water for one (1) full minute in a clean container. The minute starts after the water has reached a rolling boil.
• To improve taste, cooled boiled water may be poured back and forth between clean containers or shaken in a clean bottle.

This voluntary boil advisory will remain in effect until water samples are collected, analyzed, and confirmed safe. Once satisfactory test results are obtained, the Department of Water & Sewerage, with approval from the Louisiana Department of Health, will rescind the advisory and notify customers.

The City of Shreveport appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation as they complete this necessary repair work to maintain the safety and reliability of Shreveport’s water system.

Click here to find out if you’re in the Southeast Pressure Zone.