Public Works

City of Opelousas
436 West Park Avenue
Post Office  Box 1879
Opelousas, LA 70571-1879
Phone 337-948-2550

MUNICIPAL GARBAGE AND STATION

Roger Brown, Fleet Supervisor
(337) 948-2550

Employees: 7
Annual Budget: $173,000.00


SEWER DEPARTMENT

Office hours: Open 24 hours
337-948-2558


Israel Roberts, Wastewater Treatment Supervisor

The City of Opelousas Sewer Department operates a sewer plant serving a population of approximately 18,000 person
Employees: 7


STREET DEPARTMENT

Office hours: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday through Friday
337-948-2550 or 337-948-2555
337-948-2553 (fax)


The City of Opelousas Street Department is responsible for maintaining approximately 118 miles of streets and state highways, 12 miles of major drainage canals as well as maintaining a public cemetery (Myrtle Grove).

Employees: 38 (including director)
Annual Budget: $1,822,000.00


WATER DEPARTMENT

Office hours: 7:00 AM to 4:15 PM
318 North Court Street
Opelousas, Louisiana
Phone: 337-948-2555
Fax: 337-948-2554


Merrick Siverand, Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Supervisor

The City of Opelousas Water Department serves approximately 7,000 residential customers by providing potable water and fire protection

Employees: 24
Annual Budget: $2, 453,000.00