A Nov. 28 status update from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources reported that water levels in the two Caddo Parish areas still under emergency orders appeared to be "adequate."
A Nov. 28 status update from the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources reported that water levels in the two Caddo Parish areas still under emergency orders appeared to be "adequate."
Caddo groundwater More than 2 million Louisiana residents rely on aquifers for water, while an additional 587,000 draw from privately owned wells, according to U.S Geological Survey data.
Caddo Parish has 61 wells, Bossier Parish 95.
The Wilcox Aquifer is one of four aquifers — of 11 statewide — that provide groundwater for Caddo Parish residents.
Monitoring water quality Caddo Parish partnered with LSU-Shreveport to install 10 test wells to collect data on water levels and quality.
That data will be used by the Department of Natural Resources, Red River Watershed Management Institute, and Caddo Public Works to develop a plan to ensure adequate water in the future, according to parish brochures.
How you can help Here’s what residents can do to to conserve water and reduce stormwater runoff: Capture water you let run while waiting for cold/hot water and use it to water plants.
Source: Red River Watershed Management Institute, Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, USGS, Caddo Parish Resources Chemical spills Report to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality 1525 Fairfiled Ave, No.
Report to Bossier City Department of Public Works: (318) 741-8402