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Water department to inspect 2,000 meters to identify unknown lead service lines
Summary
The Shreveport Water and Sewer Department will perform 'hydro‑back' inspections at about 2,000 randomly selected homes over six weeks to check for lead service lines; homeowners will be notified and options for replacement were described.
William Daniel, director of the Water and Sewer Department, told the council the city will inspect around 2,000 randomly selected properties over the next six weeks to determine whether private or city service lines are lead.
Daniel described a method called “hydro back,” in which crews cut a small access hole on the water side of the meter to visually inspect the line. Homeowners chosen at random have been notified, he said, and the city will notify residents if a lead line is discovered. If a homeowner chooses to replace a private lead service line, the city said it will replace any city‑owned portion it controls.
Why it matters: The department said about 50,000 services have unknown material records; the initial 2,000 inspections are intended to establish prevalence and guide future planning. The director advised residents to contact the Water and Sewer Department with questions and said the program is intended to clarify where lead service lines remain.
There was no vote; the council received the operational briefing and the department said it will continue outreach to affected residents.
