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Avoyelles Parish Waterworks District 1 Earns “A” Rating in 2025 Water Grades; Parish Among Top Performers Regionally

AVOYELLES PARISH — Avoyelles Parish Waterworks District 1 has received an “A” rating with a score of 95 out of 100 in the Louisiana Department of Health’s 2025 water system grading report, reflecting strong performance across multiple categories.

The annual water grade evaluates community water systems across Louisiana using a 100-point scale. Scores are based on several key factors, including federal and state water quality compliance, financial sustainability, operations and maintenance, infrastructure, and customer satisfaction.

Strong Overall Performance

According to the report, Avoyelles Parish Waterworks District 1 performed well in most categories, receiving no point deductions in:

• Federal water quality
• State water quality
• Financial sustainability
• Operations and maintenance
• Infrastructure

These results indicate that the system is operating effectively and meeting both state and federal standards for safe drinking water.

Areas Impacting the Score

The system’s final score was slightly reduced due to minor deductions in:

• Customer satisfaction
• Secondary contaminants (such as iron or manganese levels, which may affect taste or appearance but do not pose a health risk)

However, the system also received bonus points for proactive planning, including participation in asset management or training programs.

Avoyelles Parish Shows Strong Results Overall

Water systems across Avoyelles Parish performed exceptionally well, with the majority earning A grades.

Notable scores include:

• Town of Bunkie – 97% (A)
• Fifth Ward Water System – 98% (A)
• Village of Hessmer – 100% (A)
• Plaucheville Water System – 100% (A)
• Spring Bayou Water Works District – 100% (A)
• Avoyelles Water Commission – 105% (A)
• LAWCO Mansura – 109% (A)

Even the lower-scoring systems in the parish remained solid:

• Cottonport – 82% (B)
• Simmesport – 85% (B)
• Southwest Avoyelles Water District – 84% (B)

Regional Comparison: Mixed Results Nearby

While Avoyelles showed strong performance, surrounding parishes saw more variation:

Grant Parish

Several systems scored significantly lower, including:

• West Grant Water Association – 49% (F)
• Red Hill Waterworks – 55% (F)
• Town of Montgomery – 65% (D)
• Town of Colfax – 67% (D)

Rapides Parish

Most systems performed well, with many earning A grades, including:

• City of Alexandria – 100%
• Town of Lecompte (LAWCO) – 110%

Vernon Parish

Overall strong performance, though a few systems fell behind:

• Sandy Hill Water & Sewer – 49% (F)
• City of Leesville – 79% (C)

Lowest Scores in the Region

The lowest-performing systems across the region included:

1. West Grant Water Association – 49% (F)
2. Sandy Hill Water & Sewer – 49% (F)
3. Red Hill Waterworks – 55% (F)
4. Town of Montgomery – 65% (D)
5. Town of Colfax – 67% (D)
6. Central Grant Water System – 70% (C)
7. Georgetown Water Supply – 73% (C)
8. City of Leesville – 79% (C)
9. Village of Dry Prong – 80% (B)
10. Ward 6 Water Association of Rapides – 80% (B)

Regional Average

Across all listed systems, the average score is approximately 91%, placing the region overall in the A range.

What the Grade Means for Residents

An “A” rating reflects a high-performing water system that meets safety standards and demonstrates strong management practices.

For residents of Avoyelles Parish, this report provides reassurance that their water systems are:

• Safe for consumption
• Properly maintained
• Financially stable
• Actively improving through planning and oversight

To view the full list of 2025 water system grades from the Louisiana Department of Health, click here. https://www.ldh.la.gov/bureau-of-engineering-services/watergrade