Utilities 

Second only to the air we breathe,
water is vital to life.


 

Emergency - Boil Water Protocol - click here 

Emergency - Hurricane Guide (Helpful Hints) - click here 

Gas Dept.                         363-3763
Sewer/Disposal Plant    363-3707
Utility After Hours          363-3763  

Our business is managed in accordance with a three fold mission of
protecting public health, protecting the environment and providing superior customer service.

We are proud of our drinking water product and services. As residents within the City of Ville Platte, we are committed to serve and protect the drinking water health of our customers.

Our number one priority is protecting public health by supplying citizens with high quality drinking water.

The City of Ville Platte sewer wastewater disposal system has consistently produced wastewater discharges in compliance with federal regulations that protect the public and the aquatic environment.
Sewer/Disposal is charged with protecting public health and the environment by providing wastewater services through treatment of wastewater generated by residential and commercial customers.

    Enhance Your Home with the Natural Gas Advantage      

       

Electricity comes from coal burning generators which produces far more emissions than natural gas. 
The 2 million mile underground natural gas delivery system has an outstanding safety record. 
Regardless of the weather, you can depend on your natural gas utility to bring you natural gas.

You face many important decisions when you decide to build or remodel a home. Your home should be a place where you can relax and feel comfortable. By choosing a home with natural gas appliances, you'll find greater convenience, more value for your energy dollar, and more years of dependable service. Whether using gas for space heating, water heating, cooking, clothes drying or adding amenities such as fireplaces, gaslights, barbecues or pool or spa heaters - gas beats electricity on performance, cost-efficiency and its effect on the environment.

Home Heating

Why is natural gas the homeowner's undisputed choice in space heating?

Because homes heated with natural gas all feel alike - warm and draft-free. Even in the coldest weather, while electric heat pumps may fail to adequately deliver heat, you can rely on a natural gas furnace. A gas furnace delivers air from the vent at about 130 degrees F, which can be as much as 40 degrees warmer than an electric heat pump. Of all new homes built, over 70% use natural gas as the main central heating system. Gas furnaces not only provide comfort by bringing a steady flow of warm air, they also heat your home faster while using less energy. And the life of a gas furnace is two times that of an electric heat pump. Additional features such as pilot-less ignition and zone heating make natural gas the right choice for heating your home.   So stay warm and comfortable with a natural gas furnace. It is the economical way to heat your home!

Water Heating  

Are you tired of running out of hot water while showering, cleaning or doing laundry?

If you're waiting too long for hot water, or even worse, you're running out of hot water too soon, a natural gas water heater is the right choice for you. Whether you're bathing or washing dishes, you want hot water fast and plenty of it. Gas flames provide instant heat, which means a gas water heater heats more water per hour than an electric water heater.  Today's gas water heaters are more efficient than ever, using 35 percent less gas than older models.  That's a significant savings when you consider that water heating is the second largest energy user in the home.  So enjoy relaxing hot showers with a natural gas water heater! 

Ranges and Ovens      

Why do the finest chefs prefer cooking with gas?

Because natural gas ranges respond to your touch instantly, giving you total control. With a gas flame there's no waiting for the burner to warm up or cool down. Contrary to an electric range, the cooking stops as soon as you turn off the burner. Foods can cook faster and more evenly with natural gas. The pilot-less ignition of newer models eliminates the need for a standing pilot light. This means that the flame burns only when the gas is turned on, cutting your gas usage by about one third.  So cook with the natural gas advantage - you can enjoy great food in less time.

Clothes Dryers

Can gas dryers outperform electric dryers?

Yes! Gas dryers can outperform electric dryers by more than a three to one ratio. How many times have you taken a load of clothes out of your electric dryer, only to find that some of your clothes are dry, while others are still wet? With the natural gas advantage, clothes dry faster and more evenly as a result of better temperature control from the natural gas flame.  Natural gas clothes dryers can provide significant cost savings without sacrificing performance or features. New high-efficiency gas dryers feature pilot-less ignition, automatic shut-off, sensor controls, de-wrinkling cycles and automatic cooling-down cycles. These features are all designed to save you money.  So use a gas clothes dryer and keep your laundry looking better than ever!