Louisiana Rural Water Association (LRWA)
June 2026
Website
Office phone
(337) 738-2896
Services
Training, on-site technical assistance, state operator certification across all 64 parishes; 4 Water Circuit Riders (USDA-RD); 2 Wastewater Technicians (USDA-RD); EPA Training & On-Site Assistance Program (under 10K pop)
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Programs and services
On-site help
- On-site technical assistance (~7,000+ visits/yr, 2,700+ systems/yr)
- CWSRF Technical Assistance (LA DEQ cooperative endeavor)
- Natural Gas Technical Assistance (since 2022)
- Water Circuit Rider Program (USDA-RD)
- Emergency Response / disaster support
- Emergency/disaster response
Training and certification
- Capacity Development Training for governing officials
- EPA Training & On-Site Assistance Program
- Very Small Water System (VSWS) Training
- Annual conference and Water Taste Test
- Operator certification exam support
- Free training sessions
Funding and finance
- Act 444 Rate Study Authority (statutory)
Compliance
- Source Water Protection Program
Workforce
- Apprenticeship Program (with NRWA/DOL)
Other member programs
- Rural Water Energy Conservation Program (LA DNR contract)
- Wastewater Program (USDA-RD)