Shreveport Water Tanks to Compete for National Award
Two local water storage tanks are vying for the prestigious title of 2026 Tnemec Tank of the Year this Friday.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Civic
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Two water storage tanks in Shreveport are finalists in the national 2026 Tnemec Tank of the Year competition. The winner of this annual contest will be announced on October 23, 2026.
Why it matters
The competition honors water storage infrastructure that showcases unique community traditions and superior coating projects. Winning provides national recognition for municipal public works.
Shreveport has entered two water tanks into the contest while currently working on repainting three elevated storage units. The program has evaluated water infrastructure projects since 2006.
The players
Tnemec
This company is a manufacturer of high-performance architectural and industrial coatings that hosts the annual Tank of the Year competition.
Linwood Elevated Tank
This is one of the Shreveport municipal structures currently being considered for the national award.
Port of Caddo-Bossier
This location serves as the site for the second water storage tank representing Shreveport in the contest.
The details
The Linwood Elevated Tank and the Port of Caddo-Bossier storage tank are representing Shreveport in the competition. These structures are being highlighted as part of a broader effort to upgrade and maintain the city's elevated water storage infrastructure.
Timeline
2006: The Tnemec Tank of the Year program began.
2020: Bossier City won the People's Choice award.
2022: Bossier City won the Tank of the Year.
2025: The Tank of the Year winner was located in Fargo, North Dakota.
October 23, 2026: The Tank of the Year winner is announced.
Industry Dynamics
The competition highlights how municipal infrastructure can serve as a point of civic pride rather than just utility. Shreveport is following the precedent of neighbor Bossier City, which secured top honors in the same competition in 2022.
Local residents can anticipate the announcement of the winning tank this Friday. The competition highlights the visual upkeep of municipal water infrastructure that serves the Shreveport community.
The takeaway
Civic infrastructure projects often receive little public attention until they are recognized for their design or utility. Keep an eye on local public works to see how these aesthetic upgrades contribute to community identity.
Further reading
For more on local initiatives and municipal updates, visit Shreveport Civic.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate.
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