Weekly updates from Central States Water Resources during March outline ongoing work on the Tallulah water system, including repairs, plant operations and paused projects tied to state action.
In the week ending March 6, staff completed 10 disconnects for non-payment and repaired two leaks in the distribution system. Meter reading had been completed the prior week.
In the week ending March 13, staff completed 30 disconnects for non-payment and repaired two leaks. Meter reading was not conducted that week.
In the week ending March 20, staff completed 76 disconnects for Magnolia non-payment and 28 disconnects for city non-payment and repaired two leaks. Meter reading resumed during that week.
Crews replaced meters at multiple locations during the month, including sites on Bethel Street, South Walnut Street, Claudine Street, Christy Lynn Street, West Washington Street and Carroll Street.
At the water plant, staff continued work on wells, filters and treatment systems. Wells 2 and 4 were restarted for cleaning and inspection, and engineers reviewed data related to well performance and aquifer conditions.
Personnel continued daily removal of lime from clarifiers to support filter operation. Repairs to Clarifier No. 2 were scheduled for the week of March 23, with motors removed and preparation work completed.
Filters operated on a continuous schedule, with staff cleaning filters and sensors and monitoring turbidity through installed sample taps.
Lime systems were maintained through weekly cleaning of supply lines, and pumps were linked to an automatic controller to adjust dosing based on plant flow.
Staff also continued flushing work in the distribution system to address sediment in pipes and maintain water quality.
High service pumps remained in service during the reporting period.
Several projects remained paused. Work on maps, flushing plans, well upgrades, aerator improvements and lead and copper rule planning was halted following a letter from the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness dated Nov. 26, 2025. The updates state the projects are awaiting an amended contract before resuming.
The corrosion inhibitor system received prior approval from the Louisiana Department of Health, and installation of feed equipment at the plant was complete, with operators working to establish dosing rates.
Engineers also continued work related to a ground storage tank bypass system, including review of pumps and piping to maintain pressure and support plant operations.
The updates state Magnolia Water was informed the governor plans to extend its contract to operate the system, though details on scope and term were not provided.
The weekly reports were submitted to the Louisiana Department of Health by Central States Water Resources.
