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The Bossier City Water Treatment Plant was built in 1958. The original plant had a treatment capacity of 6 million gallons per day (MGD) and was originally designed as a lime softening facility, treating water directly from the Red River. Plant expansions and treatment modifications have been made over the years to keep up with increased water demands required for Bossier City and the surrounding areas. Production capacity was increased in 1972 to 16 MGD and again in 1996 to 25 MGD. In the 1996 upgrade, new treatment techniques such as the addition of ozone and computer control systems were implemented in order to contend with the unique treatment challenges imposed with newly adopted State and Federal Regulations.
Based on data obtained during a materials inventory investigation and sample site certification of Bossier City’s distribution system water line composition that was concluded in 2004 after collecting and testing water samples for the presence of lead in our drinking water, as well as conducting surveys with area plumbers and local regulatory agencies, the City of Bossier has no records or results indicating that there are any lines within our water system containing lead.
CITY-WIDE BOIL ADVISORY ISSUED FOR BOSSIER CITY, LA
At approximately 9:00 pm on Tuesday, February 16th, 2021, the Bossier City water system began experiencing widespread low water pressure calls. Crews have been working through the night to identify and address potential problems to improve pressure. The majority of the pressure loss is due to the extreme cold weather requiring customers to run water to prevent freezing pipes combined with countless ruptures to customer’s service lines. Bossier is monitoring the system pressure closely and sustaining pressures at approximately 30 psi throughout the system. Bossier is doing everything possible to maintain and increase water pressure. However, it is with an abundance of caution that we are issuing a system wide boil advisory to be in effect until system pressure normalizes and clear health samples are pulled. This advisory applies to Bossier’s bulk water customers. Specifically, the Cypress Black Bayou Water System, the Town of Benton Water System, and the Country Place Water System. The City of Bossier City will provide additional information as it becomes available. Your continued patience as we work to resolve this is greatly appreciated.
Pam Glorioso
Chief Administrative Officer
City of Bossier
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Jeremiah Williams
Water Treatment Plant Superintendent
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Water Treatment Division
Physical Address
1401 Hamilton Road
Bossier City, LA 71111
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 5337
Bossier City, LA 71171-5337
Phone: 318-741-8370Fax: 318-741-8315
After Hours Phone: 318-741-8466
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