Shreveport Lifts Boil Water Advisory After Water Main Repair

City crews have poured concrete and are now disinfecting and pressure testing the repaired section of pipe.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Shreveport has lifted its voluntary boil water advisory after a major water main break on Cross Lake was repaired. City crews have poured concrete at the repair site and are now disinfecting and pressure testing the repaired section of pipe before placing it back into service, signaling a return to normal water supply for residents.

Why it matters

The water main break had caused serious water woes in Shreveport, leading to a boil water advisory for residents. The successful repair and restoration of the water system is an important milestone for the city, allowing normal water service to resume.

The details

A 42-inch water main at the T.L. Amiss water plant on Cross Lake ruptured more than a week ago, prompting the city to issue a voluntary boil water advisory. Crews have now poured concrete at the repair site and are allowing it to cure before moving to the next phase of disinfecting and pressure testing the repaired section of pipe. Once this work is complete, the repaired line will be placed back into service.

  • The water main ruptured more than a week ago.
  • Concrete has now been poured at the repair site.
  • Crews are allowing the concrete to cure before disinfecting and pressure testing the repaired section.

The players

City of Shreveport

The local government responsible for managing the city's water infrastructure and overseeing the repair of the ruptured water main.

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What’s next

Once the concrete has cured and the disinfection and pressure testing is complete, the repaired section of pipe will be placed back into service, fully restoring normal water supply to Shreveport residents.

The takeaway

The successful repair of the major water main break and lifting of the boil water advisory is an important milestone for Shreveport, demonstrating the city's ability to quickly respond to and resolve critical infrastructure issues to maintain reliable water service for its residents.