HR 367 — WATER/DRINKING WATER: Recreates the Clean Water Task Force to study the public water system in Shreveport

HLSENROLLED 26RS-6153 ORIGINAL Regular Session HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.

367 BY REPRESENTATIVE WALTERS WATER/DRINKINGA WATER:RESOLUTION Tocontinuethe Clean Water Task Forceto studythepublicwatersystem in Shreveportand report its findings no later than November 18, 2026.

Recreates the Clean Water Task Force to studythe public water system in Shreveport A RESOLUTION To continue the CleanWaterTaskForceto studythepublicwatersystem in Shreveport and report its findings no later than November 18, 2026.

and WHEREAS, the Safe Drinking Water Program conducts sanitary surveys and site inspectionsinspectionsto toevaluatethecapabilityofa evaluatethedrinkingwatersystem capabilityofadrinkingwatersystem to consistentlyand reliably deliveranadequatequalityandquantityofsafedrinkingwatertotheconsumerandtoensure compliance with state and federal drinking water regulations;

and WHEREAS, Shreveport's water system has been facingafacing a series of issues, including a failing grade for the third consecutive year due to aging infrastructure, manganese levels, and algae blooms;

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367 ENROLLED WHEREAS, these issues have led to taste and odor problems, as well as water discoloration;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the task force shall evaluate the current condition, infrastructure, management, and sustainability of Shreveport’s public water Page 2 of 4 HLS 26RS-6153 ORIGINAL HR NO.

367 ENROLLED BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the task force shall evaluate the current condition, infrastructure, management, and sustainability of Shreveport’s public water systems,andtoproviderecommendationstoimprovereliability,waterquality,affordability, and long-term resilience.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, the secretary of the Page 3 of 4 HLS 26RS-6153 ORIGINAL HR NO.

367 ENROLLED BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health, the mayor of the city of Shreveport, the president of LouisianaStateUniversityinShreveport,thepresidentofSouthernUniversityatShreveport Louisiana, the president of Axom Development Company, the chair of Shreveport Airport Authority, the interim director of Shreveport Water and Sewage Department, and the president of Oschner LSUS Health System.

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1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] HR 367 Original 2026 Regular Session Walters Continues the Clean Water Task Force to study the public water system in Shreveport and report its findings no later than Nov.

18, 2026.

Requires the task force to hold both meetings and public hearings monthly and submit a written report of findings and recommendations to the House Committee on Health and Welfare.

Requiresthetaskforceto assessthecondition ofexistingwaterinfrastructure,reviewwater quality reports, analyze water utility management practices, and identify funding gaps and potential state and federal funding options.

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