Shreveport’s Amazon water deal: Millions in revenue, but mixed benefits for customers

Shreveport’s Amazon water deal: Millions in revenue, but mixed benefits for customers

News ClipKTBS 3·Shreveport, Caddo County, LA·9/1/2026

The City of Shreveport has a water service agreement with Amazon for its new data center, which is generating significant revenue. However, the benefits of this deal for local water customers are being questioned, presenting a different perspective than what city officials initially conveyed.

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SHREVEPORT, La. -- The water service agreement between the city and Amazon’s latest data center presents a somewhat different account than the one provided by city officials of the benefits