Shreveport water crisis: Water distribution sites, updates

6:12 pm CT

Caddo Parish Schools

Makenzie Boucher

According to Caddo Parish Schools, all schools and district sites will resume to normal operation on Wednesday, March 4.

According to the school district, the City of Shreveport is reporting full restoration of water services, with stable water pressure.

The system remains under a voluntary boil advisory. The school district said families are encouraged to allow students to come to school with bottled water, and the district will have a limited supply of bottled water for campuses as an added precaution.

The school district said, “We are grateful to the City of Shreveport for their focused efforts in expediting restoration of services and helping return students to classrooms as quickly as possible.”

12:52 pm CT

Water Distribution Sites

Makenzie Boucher

According to the Shreveport Department of Water & Sewerage, in response to ongoing system impacts from the recent transmission main break and the citywide voluntary boil advisory, the City of Shreveport is working to bring in bottled water from across the region and distribute it to residents as shipments arrive.

The water department said that because deliveries are coming in at different times, water distribution sites will be announced as the product is received and ready for pickup.

Available pickup locations:

• Lee Hedges Stadium6115 E. Kings Highway
• Louisiana State Fairgrounds2901 Pershing DriveBeginning at 12:30 p.m. (while supplies last)
• Shreve City Shopping Center (starts 1:30 p.m.)1273 Shreveport-Barksdale Highway
• 6140 Greenwood Road (former Brookshire’s lot) (starts 1:30 p.m.)
• Summer Grove Baptist Church – 8924 Jewella Avenue
• Walmart Supercenter (off Bert Kouns)Tomorrow, March 4, at 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (while supplies last)

The water department said, “If water becomes available at additional locations, the public will be notified through official City communication channels.”

11:04 am CT

Water Distribution Sites

Makenzie Boucher

Water is available at these sites:

• Lee Hedges Stadium
• Huntington High School

The Shreveport Water & Sewerage Department is bringing bottled water in from across the region. The water department said, “Please understand that availability depends on supply and delivery timing.”

Additional distribution sites are planned to be opened at the Louisiana State Fairgrounds later today.

Important Details:

• Water is first come, first served
• Limit of one case per vehicle
• Available while supplies last

10:55 am CT

Shreveport Water & Sewerage Department Update

Makenzie Boucher

According to the Shreveport Water & Sewerage Department, overnight crews with the City of Shreveport unloaded the first load of critical repair materials Monday evening.

Teams are now preparing for both temporary and permanent repairs to stabilize the system and restore normal pressure as quickly and safely as possible.

The water department said, “Thank you for your continued patience and support.”

8:59 am CT

LSUS

Makenzie Boucher

The LSUS campus reopened at 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 3.

According to LSUS, the campus will continue with normal operation Tuesday.

5:31 pm CT March 2, 2026

Robinson Film Center and Abby Singer’s

Makenzie Boucher

Due to the current voluntary boil advisory in Shreveport, Robinson Film Center and Abby Singer’s will be taking precautions to ensure the safety and comfort of our guests. In service of these efforts the following steps will be taken:

• Kitchen staff will use boiled water for food preparations
• Both the bistro and our theaters will serve bottled and canned beverages unless otherwise requested
• Any ice used in the bistro will be brought in from outside of Shreveport

Robinson Film Center said, “We are excited to welcome patrons for our ongoing CineNoir Film Festival and 318 Restaurant Week, and we are taking this matter seriously as we open for operations tomorrow.”

5:28 pm CT March 2, 2026

Louisiana State University Shreveport

Makenzie Boucher

Due to the ongoing city water issues, Louisiana State University Shreveport (LSUS) campus is closing now for the rest of the day.

According to LSUS, they anticipate normal operations tomorrow, March 3. Afternoon and night classes will move to Moodle. Online classes will continue as usual.

LSUS said, “Please stay tuned to your LSUS email and text alerts for further information.”

5:25 pm CT March 2, 2026

Northwestern State University Shreveport

Makenzie Boucher

Campus operations at Northwestern State University (NSU) Shreveport will be temporarily modified until further notice.

According to NSU, faculty and staff will work remotely as directed by and in coordination with their immediate supervisor. Clinical learning experiences will proceed as previously scheduled. Classroom-based instruction will move to virtual/online delivery.

Any in-person examinations and other required assessments (including testing), as well as required laboratory experiences, will be coordinated by course faculty. Students will receive direct communication from their instructors regarding any required on-campus attendance and logistics.

NSU said administrators will continue to monitor the situation and communicate with faculty, staff and students as information becomes available. 

5:20 pm CT March 2, 2026

City of Shreveport Government

Makenzie Boucher

The City of Shreveport is asking residents to follow official channels for updates by liking and following the City’s Facebook page.

5:17 pm CT March 2, 2026

Caddo Parish School District Closures Tuesday

Makenzie Boucher

The majority of Caddo Schools will continue virtual instruction Tuesday, March 3, as water pressure issues continue across the Shreveport area following a major water main break.

Caddo schools will provide virtual instruction Tuesday, except for the campuses:

• Blanchard Elementary School
• Mooringsport Elementary School
• North Caddo Elementary/Middle School
• Herndon Magnet School
• Donnie Bickham Middle School
• Northwood High School
• North Caddo High School

Teachers and individual schools will communicate directly with students and families regarding expectations.

Lessons will be posted by classroom teachers using their normal mode of communication by 8 a.m. Tuesday. Students may access assignments from any device, including a cell phone. Zearn and Lexia remain available for reading and math learning opportunities through students’ ClassLink accounts. Families may access these resources at https://login.classlink.com/my/caddosd.

Parents with questions are being advised to contact their child’s teacher using the school’s normal communication method. Technical assistance with ClassLink is available at 318-364-1958.

According to Caddo Schools, it will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates as additional information becomes available. Caddo Schools said, “The safety of students and staff remains the district’s top priority.”

The following Caddo Parish Public Schools campuses will continue with virtual instruction on Tuesday due to ongoing water pressure issues:

• A.C. Steere Elementary
• Academic Recovery Ombudsman
• AMI Kids
• Atkins Elementary
• Bethune/Oak Park Elementary School
• Booker T. Washington High
• Broadmoor STEM Academy
• C.E. Byrd High
• Caddo Career & Technology Center
• Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary
• Caddo Magnet High
• Caddo Middle Career & Technology
• Caddo Middle Magnet
• Caddo Virtual Academy
• Captain Shreve High
• Cherokee Park Elementary
• Claiborne Fundamental Elementary
• Creswell Elementary
• Eden Gardens Elementary Magnet
• Eighty-First Street ECE
• Fairfield Elementary Magnet
• Forest Hill Elementary
• Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy
• Huntington High
• J.S. Clark Academy
• Judson Fundamental Magnet Elementary
• Keithville Elementary/Middle
• Linear/Northside Middle
• Midway Professional Development Elementary
• North Highlands Elementary
• Pine Grove Elementary
• Ridgewood Middle
• Riverside Elementary
• Shreve Island Elementary
• South Highlands Elementary Magnet
• Southern Hills Elementary
• Southwood High
• Summer Grove Elementary
• Summerfield Elementary
• Turner Elementary/Middle School
• University Elementary
• Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle
• Westwood Elementary
• Woodlawn High School
• Youree Drive Middle Advanced Placement Magnet
• A. C. Steere Elementary
• Academic Recovery Ombudsman
• AMI Kids
• Atkins Elementary
• Bethune/Oak Park Elementary School
• Booker T. Washington High
• Broadmoor STEM Academy
• C.E. Byrd High
• Caddo Career & Technology Center
• Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary
• Caddo Magnet High
• Caddo Middle Career & Technology
• Caddo Middle Magnet
• Caddo Virtual Academy
• Captain Shreve High
• Cherokee Park Elementary
• Claiborne Fundamental Elementary
• Creswell Elementary
• Eden Gardens Elementary Magnet
• Eighty-First Street ECE
• Fairfield Elementary Magnet
• Forest Hill Elementary
• Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy
• Huntington High
• J.S. Clark Academy
• Judson Fundamental Magnet Elementary
• Keithville Elementary/Middle
• Linear/Northside Middle
• Midway Professional Development Elementary
• North Highlands Elementary
• Pine Grove Elementary
• Ridgewood Middle
• Riverside Elementary
• Shreve Island Elementary
• South Highlands Elementary Magnet
• Southern Hills Elementary
• Southwood High
• Summer Grove Elementary
• Summerfield Elementary
• Turner Elementary/Middle School
• University Elementary
• Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle
• Westwood Elementary
• Woodlawn High School
• Youree Drive Middle Advanced Placement Magnet