The Water Department has four full-time employees on call 24 hours a day. Their primary responsibilities are the maintenance and up-keep of Franklin water mains, towers and wells. They monitor water quality and ensure potable drinking water.
Another important function of the Water Department is providing water for fire fighting. The Department must maintain the volume and pressure of water in sufficient amounts to enable the Fire Department to fight fires.

WATER DEPARTMENT STAFF

Bernard Daniels
Water Plant Supervisor
Voice: 337-828-3631
Email: bdaniels@franklin-la.com

Bernard is a native of Franklin, LA who has worked in wastewater services for about eleven years. He is currently the supervisor of the City of Franklin Water Treatment Plant. He currently holds a Class III certification in Water Treatment, Production, and Distribution. Bernard served in the U.S. Army 3.5 years and is now back home to serve his community. The Franklin Water Plant provides water and wastewater services, all or in part, to over 7,500 customers.

SEWER DEPARTMENT STAFF

The City of Franklin contracts the sewer services to a private consultant.