Water Pollution Lawyers Serving Shreveport, Louisiana

Stag Liuzza is a water pollution law firm serving Shreveport, Louisiana. Stag Liuzza assists individuals who may have been exposed to water contamination. Louisiana’s water supplies may have been compromised as a result of hydraulic fracking in the region. A recent report issued by the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources has recently declared an emergency, noting that natural gas was detected in the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer. Authorities are trying to understand what the source of the contamination is, but several companies have been asked to provide additional information about their drilling activity in the area. The presence of natural gas in the aquifer is not the only risk that oil companies might be posing to Shreveport’s water supply. According to research done by Stanford University, hydraulic fracturing wastewater can sometimes get into the water system and water table. When byproducts of fracking get into the water system, these byproducts can bind with cleaning products used by water treatment systems, creating deadly chemicals that can pose a cancer risk to the general public. When byproducts from fracking bind to chlorination products, the byproduct is trihalomethanes. According to the journal, Environmental Health Perspectives, trihalomethanes, over long exposure, can increase cancer risk, and they can also result in “adverse reproductive outcomes.” Elevated trihalomethanes in the water system can pose a risk of miscarriage and even birth defects. The problem is that water systems may not be removing the byproducts of fracking before treating the water. And the problem is that fracking companies may be releasing water into the environment that has high contaminant levels. When wastewater treatment plants reduce the amount of chlorine they put into the water, the bacterial level in the water can increase. According to the Shreveport Times, Louisiana water tested positive for brain eating amoeba. State officials, in response to this issue, said they would increase chlorine levels in the water. But increasing chlorine levels can lead to the presence of trihalomethanes in water that is already contaminated, possibly due to fracking activities. Ultimately, water treatment systems may not be able to handle the level of pollution.

Water pollution law can be complex and involve various stakeholders. Because it involves stakeholders that include the water treatment systems and potential polluters upstream, pursuing litigation for individuals who have suffered losses and damages can be complex. This is where a Shreveport, Louisiana water pollution law firm may be able to assist you. Stag Liuzza is a water pollution law firm serving Shreveport, Louisiana that may be able to help you fight back.

Did You Or Someone You Love Get Sick From Drinking Shreveport Water?

Louisiana’s water systems have been in the news lately. Sometimes they have been in the news because of the presence of elevated trihalomethanes in the water. This chemical can increase a person’s risk of developing cancer after long-term exposure and can also be a risk for birth defects. Sometimes the water has been in the news because of the presence of deadly bacteria. Did you or did someone you love get sick after drinking the water? Are you concerned that your birth defects or other issues might have stemmed from drinking Louisiana water? Has water on your land or has your land been contaminated by water due to pollution? Stag Liuzza is a water pollution law firm serving Shreveport, Louisiana that may be able to help you. Our attorneys are taking cases where clients believe their land may have been contaminated, or their water may have been contaminated due to the failure of local water systems to clean the water and keep it safe, and due to the actions of polluters upstream.

Trihalomethanes: The Risks

What are the risks of drinking water with elevated levels of trihalomethanes? According to the World Health Organization, it appears that exposure to these chemicals could potentially cause negative reproductive outcomes. Furthermore, long-term exposure could increase a person’s risk of developing cancer. Even more alarming are studies that indicate that skin exposure to these chemicals can result in higher absorption into the bloodstream. So, bathing or washing one’s hands in contaminated water could potentially also put individuals at risk. While these studies are preliminary in nature, individuals who suffer adverse health effects after drinking water or bathing might be wise to seek medical attention and consider speaking up about their experience. As more people come forward with their experiences, the public can be better informed about the actual immediate risk of trihalomethane exposure. If you think you might have become sick because you were exposed to or because you drank contaminated water, consider reaching out to Stag Liuzza, a water pollution law firm serving Shreveport, Louisiana today. Our firm is taking cases from clients who believe their water has been contaminated, and those who have become sick after drinking water or who have been exposed to contaminated water. If you believe pollution has damaged your land or your waterways, you may also have a case. Water pollution law is complex. Stag Liuzza handles contaminated water cases in Shreveport, Louisiana and is a law firm that may be able to fight for your rights and hold companies and officials accountable.

• Our physical office is located in New Orleans, however, we service clients throughout the state of Louisiana and nation wide.