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Shreveport Water Department reports improvement in water taste and odor
The taste and odor issues affecting Shreveport’s drinking water are improving following recent treatment at Cross Lake, ...
Organic compound produced by algae changing Shreveport water’s taste and smell
An earthy taste and smell started seeping into Shreveport’s water over the winter holidays, making its way into ice and fountain drinks. City officials say changing weather patterns caused more algae ...
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Shreveport Water Department addresses algae bloom affecting taste, odor of drinking water
The water department said residents can expect noticeable improvements in taste and smell in the coming weeks as copper sulfate treatments resume and ozone operations continue. Anyone interested ...
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Shreveport Water Department addresses taste, odor in water
The City of Shreveport’s Water and Sewerage Department is addressing temporary changes in the taste and smell of the city’s drinking water.
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Shreveport Water and Sewerage Department reports taste, odor issues improving
The earthy taste and small is caused by Geosmin, a harmless compound produced by algae in Cross Lake, which causes an earthy odor and taste. The algae is dwindling since the lake was treated with ...