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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SIRWA and Osceola Water Works Move Ahead on Intermediate Water Plan

On August 20, 2024   /   General Water Works News, Important Water Works Updates  
SIRWA and Osceola Water Works collaborate on water supply in southern iowa

In the Osceola Water Board of Trustees April 2024 meeting, a 3-stage plan to address water needs was approved, which included short, intermediate, and long-term plans. In July, work on the intermediate plan began by Osceola Water Works and Southern Iowa Rural Water Association (SIRWA) working together to complete an infrastructure update and interconnection at the SIRWA water tower east of Osceola on Highway 34. The update included SIRWA installing 2,850 feet of 8” water main and necessary fittings to the front side of the SIRWA water tower east of Osceola.  This interconnection assures that, during a period of drought

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Osceola Water Works Exits Conservation Ordinance

On June 11, 2024   /   General Water Works News, Important Water Works Updates  
west lake levels chart

At the June 6th 2024 Osceola Water Works Board meeting, the board voted to exit Section 1 – Water Watch of the Osceola Water Conservation ordinance. This means Osceola water customers are not under a conservation ordinance after more than a year of community-wide conservation efforts.

Click through to the latest to read more about the levels in Osceola’s West Lake and the future of water for the community…

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NOTICE: Water Conservation Ordinance Reduced to Section 1 – Water Watch

On May 22, 2024   /   General Water Works News, Important Water Works Updates  
osceola water works

On Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024, Osceola Water Works board passed a resolution to EXIT Section 2 – Water Warning of the Water Conservation Ordinance and ENTER Section 1 – Water Watch of the Ordinance. Under these conditions and until further notice, no user shall use municipal water service in any manner contrary to the guidelines outlined in the ordinance. From the Ordinance: Section 1: Water Watch – Voluntary Conservation Measures A Water Watch may be declared when the water level in West Lake reaches an elevation 1070.5 feet above Mean Sea Level (“MSL”) which is 1.5 feet below normal pool

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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING OSCEOLA WATER WORKS WATER RATES

On May 20, 2024   /   General Water Works News, Important Water Works Updates  

You are hereby notified that a public hearing will be held regarding the Water Rates for the Osceola Water Works, Osceola, IA 50213, on the 6th day of June, 2024 at 5:30 P.M. at the Osceola Water Works, 208 W Jefferson, Osceola, IA 50213. The purpose of the meeting is to inform the public of the Water Rates. All members of the public are invited to attend and may make statements concerning the matter of the Water Rates. In addition, comments may be submitted in writing at that time, or before and said comments shall be made a part of

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