SHREVEPORT, La. — A significant transmission water main break reported by the City of Shreveport Water & Sewerage Department on Sunday has disrupted water service and forced closures across the city on Monday, March 2, 2026, officials said.
The break, first reported early Sunday, has caused lower-than-normal water pressure in wide areas of Shreveport, prompting emergency responses and operational changes by public agencies and educational institutions. City crews are working around the clock to isolate and repair the line, with no firm timeline yet for full restoration.
Officials also issued a voluntary boil advisory for the West Pressure Zone following the pressure drop, advising residents to boil water for one minute before consuming or using it for food preparation until testing confirms safety.
Government and Legal Offices Closed
The Shreveport City Courthouse and the administrative offices of the Shreveport City Marshal’s Office will be closed Monday due to the unforeseen water main break and related service issues, municipal officials confirmed.
Schools and Universities Adjust Operations
The Louisiana State University Shreveport campus will remain closed until noon March 2, with face-to-face classes that would normally meet Monday morning shifted to online instruction via Moodle. Afternoon classes are expected to proceed in person, pending further updates, while fully online courses continue as scheduled.
The water main break has also led to adjustments across local schools:
- All Caddo Parish schools south of Northwood High School moved to virtual instruction Monday due to low water pressure.
- Loyola College Prep is conducting virtual classes.
- St. John Berchmans Catholic School and St. Joseph Catholic School are closed for the day.
- Ayers Career College is closed due to city water issues.
- Evangel schools (Elementary, Middle, High) shifted to virtual learning, while the Evangel Learning Center is closed.
Families and residents were urged to monitor communications from their schools and local officials for further updates and instructions as the situation evolves.
City officials said they will continue sharing updates and are coordinating closely with school districts and other entities impacted by the outage.