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Creston Water System Water Grade Published for 2025

May 08, 2026

It is with great joy that we announce the Creston Water System scored an A rating for the second year in a row! Check out our report card here. ...

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2024 CCR

May 02, 2025

https://crestonwater.com/ccr1

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2024 CWS Water Grade

May 02, 2025

https://www.ldh.la.gov/assets/oph/Center-EH/drinkingwater/Watergrade/WaterGrade-2024/Natchitoches/LA1069003_WaterGrade_2024.pdf

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Water Rate Increase

March 17, 2025

The Creston Water System will increase the monthly base rate to $42.00 for residential customers, effective March 13, 2025.

The old system has recently been replaced with a new water treatment...

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Leaks need to be repaired

January 22, 2025

Check your water lines for leaks.  The Creston Water System output of water is greater than our input which will ultimately result in the entire system to go without water.  Please repair...

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2023 Water Grade for CWS

May 06, 2024

Please click here to view 2023 Water Grade for CWS.

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Creston Water System Down

February 23, 2024

CWS is currently down due to a contractor hitting the main line at the pump house.

It is projected to be down until at least 3:00 p.m.

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Prepare your Pipes!

January 12, 2024

Frozen Pipes Hints - Blue Pipes Blue Background

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Boil Advisory

October 25, 2023

Effective Immediately - The Creston Water System has experienced problems with the chlorination system and because of these problems the water produced is of questionable microbiological quality....

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Boil Advisory Rescinded

June 22, 2023

The Boil Advisory for the Creston Water System has been lifted.

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Boil Advisory In Effect

June 11, 2023

Creston Water System is under a boil advisory until further notice due to low pressure and power outage.  

It is recommended that you boil your water at least one full minute before use.

Please...

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Back Flow Prevention Need to Know Information

March 16, 2023

Plumbing Code and requirements as it applies to you.  

file:///Users/administrator/Downloads/2015_IPC_CCC_Requirements_Amended.pdf 

Table 1 - Some applications that require a Back Flow Prevention

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Creston Water System is on the move, up that is!

February 17, 2023

On December 12, 2022 the Louisiana Legislative Committee (JLCB) awarded Creston Water System a grant for $1,050,000! Additionally, earlier in 2022 Natchitoches Parish Government awarded Creston Water...

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ANNUAL MEMBER MEETING

January 06, 2023

Mark your calendars to attend the annual member meeting on Monday, January 9, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at Lakewood Inn Restaurant.  

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Changes in Fees and Deposits

February 09, 2022

Effective 3/1/2022 the connection and reconnection fee will increase from $50 to $100. 

What does this mean to me?  If you are disconnected you will now pay an extra $100 to be reconnected as...

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Annual Member Meeting

January 10, 2022

The Annual Member Meeting is scheduled for Tonight January 10, 2022 to be held at Lakewood Inn Restaurant, 5675 Highway 9, Creston, LA 71070 at 6:00 p.m.  The meeting agenda will include...

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Cross Connection Questionnaire

March 10, 2021

Louisiana law (Administrative Code Title 51:XII & Title 17:I) requires all water systems to have a cross connection plan, which includes a questionnaire and the utilization of a backflow...

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Boil Advisory Lifted

February 28, 2021

The Boil Advisory for the Creston Water System has been lifted.

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Leaks

February 28, 2021

https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2017-02/documents/ws-ourwater-detect-and-chase-down-leaks-checklist.pdf

Follow this link to help you track down any leaks you may have.

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Automatic Bank Drafts

November 17, 2020

https://www.crestonwater.com/documents/1347/CWS_bank_draft000.pdf

CWS is happy to announce we will offer automatic bank drafts each month for your water bill!  No more forgetting to mail in a...

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New Water Office

October 01, 2020

Great News!  Creston Water System once again has an office and a clerk. As of October 1, 2020 you will be able to pay your water bill at 5491 Highway 9 Chestnut, LA.  (Formally Linda Hines'...

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Online Bill Payment is Available Now!

August 25, 2020

Creston Water Systems is proud to announce that we will NOW have Online Bill Payment.  To reach our Bill Payment page click here...

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Creston Water System Launches a Brand New Website! Subscribe Today!

July 30, 2020

We are excited to announce that our new website has launched and includes all the information our community needs related to their water service. Check back often, as we will be adding information....

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