Senator continues push for safe water
At the urging of State Senator Francis Thompson, the legislature passed, and the governor signed, Senate Bill 170.
Senate Bill 170 creates the Rural Water Infrastructure Committee within the office of the governor to provide advice and guidance to the governor on all matters relative to rural water systems in Louisiana.
The 17-member committee will further the efforts of a comprehensive rural water infrastructure plan to address deteriorating public water supply systems and protect the interests, health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Louisiana.