Resolution No: 2024-13

On May 16, 2024   /   General Water Works News  

Effective June 1, 2024 the following RESOLUTION AMENDING RULE 2 WATER DEPOSITS OF THE OSCEOLA WATER WORKS RULES & REGULATIONS will go into affect for all Osceola Water Works customers. A.If you are renting or purchasing a home on contract you will be required to pay a $200 deposit before service is activated. B.In a rental or contract sale situation, service will remain in the property owner’s name until the renter or contract sale customer (herein after referred to as customer) applies for service and pays a deposit. If a customer moves out without notifying the Water Works, service will

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Recent Rains Ease Drought Concerns, But Water Works Encourages Continued Conservation

On May 13, 2024   /   General Water Works News, Important Water Works Updates  
osceola water conservation ordinace section 2 - water warning

With the recent rains, the relief felt at the May 9th Osceola Water Works Board of Trustees meeting was palpable. With a jump in lake levels of more than 3.75 feet, the board unanimously decided to exit Section 3 – Water Emergency of the Osceola Water Works Conservation Ordinance and enter into Section 2 – Water Warning. 

Click through to the latest update from the Osceola Water Works team and learn more about what Section 2 – Water Warning means to you and your water use…

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Special Osceola Water Works Bottled Water Giveaway – May 7th

On April 23, 2024   /   General Water Works News, Important Water Works Updates  
osceola bottled water giveaway

On May 7th, 2024, in two public events, the Osceola Water Works’ team will be handing cases of bottled water to the community. This is in response to a generous donation received to help with the ongoing water conservation efforts throughout the community.

Check out the latest feature and the details surrounding the distribution of more than 36,000 bottles of water and the donation that helps support their customers…

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Water Board Approves Plans for the Future of Osceola’s Water Supply

On April 9, 2024   /   General Water Works News, Important Water Works Updates  
plan for osceola water

For more than 18-months, the Osceola Water Works team has been evaluating and researching the most impactful ways to supplement Osceola’s water supply and increase access to other raw water sources to serve the community. In Thursday’s monthly water board meeting, a plan was presented and approved with three focused stages, including estimated timelines and costs for the future of water in Osceola and Clarke County.

Check out the latest feature for more details on the plans for water within the community and surrounding areas…

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Big Business Concessions for Community Water Conservation

On April 2, 2024   /   General Water Works News, Important Water Works Updates  
industrial and commercial water users in osceola iowa

Since the October water conservation ordinance update from Osceola Water Works Board of Trustees, the efforts surrounding reducing water use have shown how a community can really come together in emergency situations. That also means Osceola’s largest water users, commercial and industrial customers.

Check out the latest feature for what these large water customers have done to help with the conservation efforts throughout their businesses…

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Resolution 2024-8

On March 11, 2024   /   General Water Works News  

In the Osceola board of trustees meeting held on March 7th, 2024, Resolution 2024-8 was voted on and passed. This resolution addresses the standard procedures and requirements for public comments made both during the meeting and for comments submitted in writing ahead of the meeting. Click on the PDF to open and view the official resolution. If you have questions or would like more information on the Osceola Water Works Board of Trustees, please contact Osceola Water Works, at 208 W Jefferson St, Osceola, IA 50213, phone: (641) 342-1435, email: osceolawater2@windstream.net.

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Video Update: Comparison of Water Levels in Osceola’s West Lake

On March 1, 2024   /   General Water Works News, Important Water Works Updates  
water levels in Osceola's West Lake

Over last week’s “Nice weather break,” Osceola Water Works sent up a drone to get a bird’s-eye view of the water levels at West Lake. The visual level comparisons from late fall are something to see.

With little precipitation in the forecast, the officials are asking everyone to recommit themselves to water conservation and be vigilant about every gallon of water used.

Click through to watch the video and get the latest updates on efforts to help the community through this water crisis…

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NOTICE: PWSID#: 2038038

On March 1, 2024   /   General Water Works News, Important Water Works Updates  

Our water system recently violated a drinking water standard. As required by the Iowa DNR, we continuously monitor disinfectant residual at the treatment plant at the source entry point to the distribution system. The standard is that the residual disinfectant concentration in the water entering the distribution system cannot be less than 0.3 mg/L free residual or 1.5 mg/L total residual for more than four hours. However, beginning February 25, 2024, the disinfectant residuals measured less than either of these concentrations until process modifications were made and adequate disinfectant residuals were restored on February 28, 2024. We also experienced a

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