Is Shreveport tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Shreveport's tap water meets all EPA standards and scores well on our analysis. It is generally safe to drink though filtration can improve taste and provide extra precaution.

82/100
Purity Score
2
Issues Found
3.8 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

2 Issues Detected in Shreveport

Moderate Chlorine Level

Chlorine within EPA limits but may affect taste.

Chlorine info for Shreveport

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.3 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Shreveport
Louisiana

711,017,110,371,104 · Cross Lake

Shreveport Tap Water Report: Safety and Contaminants

Low Risk Updated March 2026 187,593 residents
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82
Purity Score

Shreveport's drinking water is sourced from Cross Lake and treated by City of Shreveport Water and Sewerage. This analysis covers PFAS testing, hardness, chlorine levels, lead risk, and overall safety.

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
4.5 ppb
Nitrate
0.6 mg/L
Arsenic
0.3 mg/L
Hardness
3.8 gpg

Health Insights

  • 1
    Chlorine levels may affect the taste of Shreveport's tap water. A carbon filter improves flavor.

Score

82 /100
Good
"Good" threshold (70)

Shreveport tap water is sourced from Cross Lake and treated by City of Shreveport Water and Sewerage. Overall purity score: 82/100 (Good). Updated for 2026.

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Shreveport Water FAQ

Is Shreveport LA tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Shreveport tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 82/100 (Good) on PurityMap for 2026. For most healthy adults the water is considered safe but point-of-use filtration adds an important layer of protection.
Does Shreveport LA use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Shreveport uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 1.8 ppm. Chloramine is harder to remove than free chlorine and requires a catalytic carbon or reverse osmosis filter. Standard Brita-style pitchers will NOT remove chloramine.
How hard is Shreveport LA water and what is the TDS level?
Shreveport water hardness is 3.8 grains per gallon (moderate) with a TDS of 135 ppm (good). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Shreveport LA drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Shreveport drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Shreveport?
Based on Shreveport's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Shreveport has elevated chlorine residuals. An under-sink carbon filter removes chlorine and disinfection byproducts at the tap.

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • City of Shreveport Water and Sewerage CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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