Government
St. Charles’ $8M loan will upgrade sewer system
St. Charles Parish President Larry Cochran got council approval to finalize getting a low-interest $8 million loan aimed at addressing sewage overflows. […]
sewage
Government
Wetlands boosted by sewage
In a project that is a first in the nation’s history, St. Charles Parish will trade carbon credits to Rathborne Land Co. in order to treat nearby wetlands with sewage. […]
Government
Parish moves ahead with sewer upgrades
Heavy rains cause sewer problems for some residents, and as the population continues to rise, that problem could become a lot worse. […]
Government
Expansion creating sewage headaches
Business construction on the West Bank is stretching the wastewater system’s ability to handle sewage, leading to concerns that a new treatment facility might be needed. […]
Government
Bubbling sewer draws ire of EPA
A sewer overflow problem in Ormond sparked a complaint to the Environmental Protection Agency as council members and the public works department address drainage concerns parishwide. […]
Government
Parish finds 78 leaks in sewer
Smoke billowing up from yards and ditches this month in St. Charles Parish indicated that the contractor responsible for testing sewer lines found leaks in the sewer system.
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Government
Willowridge sewage leak needs fixing
To the editor:
I am a resident of St. Charles Parish and have been for most of my life. When my husband and I moved back after 8 years of Navy life, we were excited to be able to purchase a home in the Willowridge Subdivision. Growing up here, I have always admired and loved the subdivision and when we purchased our small home on Laurel Court I felt beyond blessed. […]
Business
Wetlands boosted by sewage
Parish just one of many using treated wastewater to protect residents from stormsSt. Charles Parish is one of several parishes in Louisiana using treated wastewater to boost wetlands, providing residents with a first level of protection from dangerous storms. […]