Residents in Lafayette Parish continue to face water issues, outages, and low pressure due to issues stemming from the recent snowstorm. With snow melting and some systems stabilizing, crews are working tirelessly to restore full service.

Updated Water Distribution Details

Youngsville:
  • Location: Youngsville Sports Complex Parking Lot (Soccer Side near the pedestrian bridge).
  • Time: Starting at 10 AM today.
  • Details: Potable water available for container filling. Bottled water also available (1 case per family). Lafayette Parish residents only; bring a valid ID.
Scott:
  • Location: Scott City Hall, 125 Lions Club Road.
  • Time: Starting at 11 AM today.
  • Details: Bottled water (1 case per family) and 10-year shelf-life water (1 per family). Lafayette Parish residents only; bring a valid ID.
Carencro:
  • Location: Carencro Fire Station, 911 W. Gloria Switch Road.
  • Time: Starting at 12 PM today.
  • Details: Bulk water available—bring your own containers. Bottled water will also be distributed.

North Water District Update

Councilman Bryan Tabor has also confirmed that the North Water District remains offline. Crews are actively addressing the issue, and updates will follow. Residents in affected areas are encouraged to use the distribution points for water needs.

Boil Water Advisory in Youngsville

A boil water advisory is still in effect for areas of Youngsville served by the Lafayette Utilities System (LUS) Wholesale System.

  • What to Do: Boil water for at least one minute before using it for drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth.

Water Conservation Reminder

LUS asks all residents to conserve water by avoiding high-use activities like running dishwashers and washing machines. Your efforts will help stabilize the system.

Thank you for your patience as crews and local officials work hard to address these challenges. For additional updates, monitor announcements from local government and LUS.

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