OCMS Streetscape Construction Starts This Week

On December 17, 2024   /   General Water Works News  

Osceola Chamber Main Street’s Downtown Streetscape project began Monday December 16. Here is some information you’ll need to know to navigate the area while they are doing their work: Washington Street Closure: Washington Street will be closed from the Water Tower to Main Street. Businesses Are Open: All businesses along Washington Street remain open—please continue to support them! Plan Ahead: Seek alternative routes as construction progresses. Parking is available along the other three sides of the square for your convenience. We appreciate your cooperation as the Osceola Chamber Main Street works to enhance our downtown area. If you have any

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Annual Hydrant Flushing Complete – Out With the Old in With the New

On November 26, 2024   /   General Water Works News  

Osceola Water Works staff has finalized this year’s fire hydrant flushing with minimal water waste thanks to a local business. Over the past few weeks, Water Department employees made their way around the city and opened fire hydrants for a short period of time, allowing them to flow freely. By doing this, staff were able to perform routine maintenance on the hydrants, making sure they were in good working condition in case of a fire. This process also cleans out sediment that has settled in the water mains and is just one of the ways Osceola Water Works makes sure

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Osceola Water Works Customer Notification Regarding EPA Lead Service Line Inventory

On November 12, 2024   /   General Water Works News  

Osceola Water Works is focused on providing safe drinking water and protecting the health of every household in our community.  In the coming days, some residents of the City of Osceola will receive a notification regarding their existing water pipe (called a service line) that connects the home, building or other structure to the water main.  This notification is being issued to property owners and tenants to comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.  As part of the requirements of the 1986 Congressional Safe Drinking Water Act – Lead Ban, the Federal Government banned the installation of new lead

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NOTICE: Osceola Water Works Board Meeting Date Change

On November 7, 2024   /   General Water Works News, Important Water Works Updates  

The Osceola Water Works Board of Trustees meeting that is held the first Thursday of every month has been moved from November 7th to November 14th. The meeting will still begin at 5:30 pm. 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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Recent Rainfall Welcomed at the City of Osceola’s, Clarke County Water Source West Lake

On November 5, 2024   /   General Water Works News, Important Water Works Updates  

After almost 4 years of drought across the state of Iowa, water levels in West Lake saw a reprieve in April and May with some welcomed rainfall. Osceola Water Works eased water restrictions on June 6, 2024.  But then in late July, water levels in West Lake began trending downward as the state of Iowa again started experiencing below average rainfall.  By September 13, 2024, much of the state was back in some form of drought. On August 14, 2024, Osceola Water Works partnered with Southern Iowa Rural Water Association (SIRWA) and completed some system improvements that allow SIRWA to

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ABNORMALLY DRY CONDITIONS PERSIST FOR OSCEOLA

On October 14, 2024   /   General Water Works News, Newsletters  

The Osceola Water Board of Trustees would like to reach out and remind everyone that, although Osceola saw a fairly wet spring and early summer, West Lake water levels have been steadily decreasing.  Over the last few months, there has been little to no measurable rainfall, with no significant relief in sight.   This week the USDA/NOAA drought monitor classified conditions in Clarke County and most of Southern Iowa as “abnormally dry”.  Without significant rain which is missing from the most recent forecast, the dry conditions will continue to cause issues both with raw water availability and treatment. We’re monitoring the

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NOTICE: Osceola Water Works Makes Switch from Chloramines to Free Chlorine

On October 7, 2024   /   General Water Works News, Important Water Works Updates  
annual change to free chlorine

Starting on Monday, October 7, 2024 and continuing thru November 7, 2024, Osceola Water Works will make a temporary change in the disinfectant used in water treatment. Osceola’s annual switch from chloramines to free chlorine is a common practice in water treatment and OWW goes through the process every fall. Free chlorine is a stronger disinfectant than chloramine, but it cannot be used year-round because it creates byproducts that are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency. The use of ammonia with chlorine – chloramines – reduces or eliminates these byproducts and helps Osceola Water Works continue to provide clean and safe

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New Faces at Osceola Water Works

On October 1, 2024   /   General Water Works News, Newsletters  

The office staff at Osceola Water Works continues to grow and build on an already strong foundation of quality and customer service. Two new Utility Office Associates were added to the team earlier this year, bringing considerable knowledge and experience with them. In March of this year, OWW welcomed Ana Landeros Vasquez to their staff. Born in California, Ana moved with her family to Osceola nearly fifteen years ago and she and her husband still call the city home. After graduating from Clarke Schools, Ana continued her education at SWCC, earning her Business Administration and Associate of Arts degrees, as

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACTION

On September 17, 2024   /   General Water Works News, Important Water Works Updates  

NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACTION TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS TO ISSUE OSCEOLA WATERWORKS UTILITY REVENUE BONDS IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $750,000 (WATER REVENUE) The Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of Osceola Waterworks (the “Waterworks Utility”) will meet on October 3, 2024, at the Waterworks Utility Offices, 208 W Jefferson Street, Osceola, Iowa, 50213, at 5:30 o’clock p.m., to consider the issuance of Waterworks Revenue Bonds (the “Revenue Bonds”), the proceeds of which will be used for the purposes of paying the cost, to that extent, of constructing water improvements and extensions to the municipal waterworks system of the

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SPECIAL NOTICE: Utility Payment Drop Box Location Change

On August 30, 2024   /   General Water Works News, Important Water Works Updates  

On Friday, August 30th, all utility bills will be processed and sent out for the month. On that same day, the rear drop box for utility payments will be relocated. Currently, the rear utility payment drop box is located in the parking lot behind the Osceola Water Works building and marked by yellow posts. (see photo). The new rear utility payment drop box will be located in the alleyway on the west side of the Osceola Water Works building off of Jefferson Street. The photo below illustrates where the drop box will be and is marked by the orange cones.

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