In December 2016, Governor John Bel Edwards vowed to replace the entire St. Joseph water system. Engineer Bryant Hammett, a Democratic former state representative who performed similar work in his native Ferriday, predicted the project, estimated at $9 million, could be finished by September 2017. Residents were urged not to drink the water or use it in cooking, but they can use it for bathing or washing clothing. The Governor's Office of Homeland Security was providing bottled drinking water for St. Joseph residents.
In Decembe.r 2016, Governor John Bel Edwards vowed to replace the entire St Joseph water system. Engineer Bryant Hammett a Democratic former state representative who performed similar work in his native Ferriday, predicted .the project, estimated at $9 million, could be finished by September 2017. Residents were urged not to drink the water or use it in cooking, but they can use it for bathing or washing clothing The Governor's Office of Homeland Security was providing bottled drinking water for S,t. Joseph residents.