Mission

The Wastewater Division operates 2 major wastewater treatment plants with a third soon to begin operation. Plant A is located on West Railroad Ave and has a treatment capacity of 6.7 MGD. Plant B/C is located on West 18th St and has a treatment capacity of 6.2 MGD. Plant D on Tank Farm Rd will begin operation in 2007 with a treatment capacity of 4.7 MGD.

The Wastewater Division also maintains and operates 9 package plants which service recently incorporated areas of the City of Lake Charles. The majority of these plants will be phased out as Plant D comes on line.

Also, this division maintains approximately 600 miles of sewer collection lines throughout the City, along with 115 lift stations with associated pumping equipment and controls.

Departments within the Wastewater Division include: Operations, Maintenance, Collection, Laboratory, and Pre-Treatment.