The St. James Parish Utilities has provided natural gas and water service to residents of St. James Parish since 1954.  The St. James Parish’s source of water is the Mississippi River, which is pumped into water treatments facilities located in Vacherie and Convent.  From these 2 plants located on the east and west bank of the Mississippi River, treated water is pumped throughout the 150 miles of the water pipeline system.  The water storage capacity exceeds 1.2 million gallons, which includes 6 elevated water towers.

The Parish Gas System includes approximately 130 miles of gas lines fed by 3 natural gas substations located within the Parish.  All utility operations are managed by the Utility Supervisor, Mr. Donald Nash, from the Utility’s main office located at 2600 LA 20 in Vacherie, La.  Under the direction of the Department of Operations, the Parish Utility System strives to provide their customers with the highest quality of service, leadership, representation, and support at the lowest reasonable cost.  The Utility workforce includes 6 water plant operators, 23 service and repair men, and 5 administrative personnel.

Office Hours  
Monday – Thursday:  7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday:  7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Phone:  (225) 562-2412 or (225) 265-3156, Ext. 412

Field Hours
Monday – Thursday:  7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday:  7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Phone: (225) 562-2553 or (225) 265-3156, Ext. 553

Vacherie Water Plant
3261 LA 18
Vacherie, LA
Phone:  (225) 265-6010

Convent Water Plant  
5128 LA 44
Convent, LA
Phone:  (225) 562-2285

To report gas and water leaks and/or emergencies, call (225) 562-2412.  After hours and on weekends, call (225) 562-2200.