Shreveport Hit with ‘Iced-Tea’ Like Discolored Water
Residents in the Shreveport locality have been dealing with an unexpected and unwelcome quandary – discolored water flowing from their taps. The startled erstwhile complainants described the water as being similar in appearance to iced tea. These unsightly episodes have been a regular occurrence for the past few weeks.
Fernando Maldonado, a resident, has voiced his frustration of spending over $600 in attempts to rectify the water quality in his swimming pool with little success. He was quoted saying, “We fill it with fresh water and, for some reason, the water that came out from the city was brown.”
City Authority’s Address the Issue
On contacting the city’s water and sewage department, the director, William Daniel, reassured residents that steps were being taken to resolve the matter. A top agenda of the department is the cleansing of the supply pipelines.
Efforts to Alleviate the Situation
“We’re flushing in neighborhoods where there has been discoloration reported. So we’re out there flushing pretty vigorously,” Mr. Daniel said. He also attributed the cause of the coloration to varying levels of manganese present in the supply, a situation he and his team are diligently working on rectifying. Regular sampling of the lake has been initiated to help adapt and improve the treatment process. Samples are taken every two hours, and the treatment is adjusted according to the information obtained.
Incoming Rain Increases Difficulty
Unfortunately, the anticipated spell of rain in the next few weeks may further exacerbate the situation by causing an influx in manganese levels. However, he urged residents not to be discouraged, assuring them that a mobilized force can be ready to deal with the issue. He further added, “If the water in your house is still coming out discolored, call the water and sewage department, and we will send crews out to flush the pipes in your area, which should improve the color of the water.”
In an unstinting commitment to clear communication and citizen safety, they pledged a First Alert update system which would keep inhabitants informed of the latest developments regarding the issue.
The city water and sewage authority has taken up the challenge of rectifying their public utilities issues and restoring the residents’ faith in their services. As they tackle the task of eradicating the discoloration, their primary priority remains the health and safety of their citizens.
