Below are the reports for the latest System Improvement Projects for our areas in Louisiana.

Pay attention whenever you see this logo. It means we are working on an infrastructure or construction project in your area.
Upcoming Projects
- New hydropneumatic tank
- Upgrade treatment system
- New submersible pump
- New electrical panel
Completed Projects
- New storage tank
Upcoming Projects
- Upgrading the fence
- Replacing and adding another booster pump
- Upgrading the entrance, including new culverts and a larger driveway for chemical trucks
- Two water sites will receive new generators and transfer switches
Completed Projects
- Two water sites received electrical upgrades, including wiring
- Two water sites received upgrades to the disinfectant process
- Two water wells received new well meter and wiring
Upcoming Projects
- New generator
- Replacing three submersible pumps
- Replace four electrical panels and wiring
Completed Projects
- Upgraded fence
- Replaced booster pump
- Painted storage tank
Treatment Plant Project
French Settlement Water Company, which provides water service to customers in Hammond Heights, announced a $375,000 investment in the neighborhood’s water infrastructure. The investment will help increase the reliability and resiliency of the Tisdale Water Treatment Plant. Construction started at the treatment facility on January 27, 2023. No road closures are expected.
French Settlement Water Company will build a duplex pumping station to augment the existing single-pump system and install a new generator for powering the water treatment plant in the event of a weather-related or local utility power outage.
Pipeline Cleaning Project
The groundwater in Livingston Parish contains naturally occurring levels of iron and manganese. While these are essential elements in human nutrition, higher levels in the water system can coat water pipes and lead to discoloration of your drinking water. Our goal is to reduce the mineral content prior to use and provide high quality water for you and your family, or business.
In October of this year, we will begin a significant water system improvement project to remove accumulated sediments by manually cleaning the interior of our water lines. The cleaning process will help to improve water quality and system flow rates.
We will isolate water mains that are being cleaned by closing valves. This process will temporarily reduce your water pressure. The freshly cleaned water mains will then be flushed to remove any debris until the water is clear. Customers will be notified of the project schedule via text and email alerts, as well as our website. It is advised not to use water during the project as sediment is flushed from the system.
When service is restored, you may experience some discoloration and/or sediment in your water. Customers should run the cold water at all taps and faucets for 2-to- 3 minutes to flush the remaining sediment from plumbing. If your water is still discolored after running your taps, contact us at LACustomerCare@swwc.com.
For more information about scheduled maintenance, you can now access our customer portal. (More information about the customer portal is provided at the end of this letter.)
 Greensand Filters
As a long-term solution to effectively remove iron and manganese from the water, French Settlement Water Company applied for a $2.5-million grant in January from the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) to invest in Greensand Filters. We continue to wait for state approval on this grant and will notify customers when the project is approved.
Customer Portal
French Settlement customers now have access to our online customer portal. By creating an account, you can easily pay your bill online and sign up for text alerts when there are new projects or service disruptions. All you need is your account number and pin number to register.
To create an online account and sign up to receive water alerts via text, visit https://www.swwc.com/louisiana/water-alert-text-messages/
Customers will be notified of scheduled maintenance via text and email alerts, as well as through the French Settlement Water Company Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/frenchsettlementwc
Upcoming Projects
- New generator stand
- One well piping to replace
- Fence replacement and upgrades
Completed Projects
- Two water sites received electrical upgrades, including pump control panels and wiring
- Three water sites received upgrades to iron and manganese sequestering process
- Two water sites received upgrades to the disinfectant process
- Two water wells received electrical updates, piping replacement, new well meters, and shut-off valves to pumps
Completed Projects
- Electrical upgrades, including pump control panels and wiring
- Upgrades to iron and manganese sequestering process
- Upgrades to the disinfectant process
Completed Projects
- New generator
- Painted hydropneumatic tank
- Replaced fence