Brad Cradeur
Waterworks District Director
Waterworks District #3
The mission of Waterworks District No. 3 is to maintain the health and safety of Iberia Parish residents through efficient treatment, production, and distribution of potable water, according to guidelines provided by the Department of Health.
The water system is capable of producing 1.5 million gallons per day, with 712,000 gallons available in on-site ground storage tanks. We provide potable water through 150 miles of water lines, servicing 2,900 residential and commercial customers. Waterworks District No. 2 has two production wells capable of producing 2.5 million gallons per day. On-site emergency generating equipment ensures continuous service.
Waterworks District No. 3 has a full-time staff consisting of an executive director, an office manager, a clerk, and two field technicians. Water plant operations are administered and monitored through certified, third-party contractors.
Customers are charged according to a metered flow rate. Residential customer rates are $14.30 for the first 2000 gallons, then $5.09 per 1,000 gallons thereafter. Commercial customer rates are $23.00 for the first 2,000 gallons, then $5.67 per 1,000 gallons thereafter.
Located at 4104 Coteau Road (HWY 88), New Iberia La. 70560, the office is open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- All customers are required to install customer service valves to operate in case of emergency.
- All commercial customers are required to comply with all Department of Health regulations on Backflow Prevention.
Waterworks District No. 3 is governed by a five-member volunteer board that meets the third Monday of every month at 6:00 pm in the board meeting room located at the plant. The Board of Directors is responsible for approving the budget and overseeing all operations that govern the District.
