Sunset over the marsh

Living in Sulphur

Beyond Lake CharlesUpdated

Sulphur is Calcasieu Parish's second city, just west of Lake Charles. It runs its own water, police and alerts, so a lot of what's on the other pages works differently here.

  • City government

Sulphur City Hall

Mayor Jacob J. Stutes.

Address
101 N. Huntington St, Sulphur
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM

Utilities

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  • Water

Utility Billing

To start service, bring a photo ID and your lease or cash deed. Every new account pays a deposit or setup fee. No turn-ons after 3 PM. After hours, use the drop slot on the north side of the building.

Address
110 N. Huntington St, Sulphur
Pay by phone
(337) 469-3119

Power and gas come from the same companies as in Lake Charles: see utilities.

Trash and streets

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Trash pickup

Waste Management collects in Sulphur. Bulk items go out on your regular garbage day. Limbs can be at most 6 feet long and 4 inches thick.

Waste Management
(337) 436-7229
Limbs and maintenance
(337) 527-4583
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  • Online

Report a problem

Report potholes, drainage and other street problems online or to Maintenance. Streetlights go to Entergy, and traffic signals on state highways go to the state transportation department. Construction noise is allowed from 7 AM to 9 PM.

Maintenance
(337) 527-4583
State highway signals
DOTD, (337) 437-9140

Safety and services

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Sulphur services at a glance

The other offices a new Sulphur resident tends to need.

Hospital
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital, 701 Cypress St
Property tax
Sheriff's office, 1525 Cypress St

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