OSCEOLA WATER WORKS DOUBLES UP FOR BETTER TASTE AND QUALITY

On March 8, 2016   /   General Water Works News  
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In the continuing effort to provide Osceola residents with clean, great-tasting water as well as keeping costs low, Osceola Water Works has stepped up their filtering schedule, with the a round of change-outs that took place from March 8th through the 11th. One of the main issues the Water Works Department has been faced with in recent years is the taste and odor of the drinking water in Osceola. Part of the arsenal being used to fight this problem is the carbon filtering system already in place. There are 8 filters that use granular activated carbon (GAC). Because their surfaces become

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NOTICE: WATER HYDRANT MAINTENANCE

On March 2, 2016   /   General Water Works News, Important Water Works Updates  
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NOTICE:  WATER HYDRANT MAINTENANCE     On Monday, March 7, 2016 your water will be out of service to replace a fire hydrant and disconnect an old service line.  Your water service will be disconnected at approximately 9:00 a.m.  Our goal is to have the repairs completed and have your water service reactivated by approximately 4:00 p.m. Those affected with this repair include the 100 block of South Vale, 100 and 200 block of North Vale, portions of West Webster and West Washington. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation while we make upgrades to your water system.

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REMINDER: February Water Shutoffs

On February 24, 2016   /   General Water Works News, Important Water Works Updates  
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REMINDER:  February Water Shutoffs   Water shutoffs due to non payment will be on Monday, February 29, 2016 starting at 8:30 a.m. Please make your payment or arrangements by Friday, February 26, 2016 by 4:00 p.m.  Osceola Water Works has two drop boxes for your convenience in our parking area. If you are paying by the online payment system, please have your payment processed by 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, February 27, 2016 to ensure your payment is received. If you have questions, please contact the Osceola Water Works offices at: 641-342-1435 Thank you, Your Osceola Water Works Team If you

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A Year of Change and Growth – Osceola Water Works Updates 2015

On December 22, 2015   /   General Water Works News  

2015 has been a year of great change and transition for your Osceola Water Works. Much of it was spent making improvements to the business infrastructure as well as acquiring new equipment to benefit the entire Osceola community. Not all changes have been visible to the public, but all have saved money and substantially increased productivity. One major step taken by OWW is the acquisition of new equipment and the completion of staff training. With the purchase of a backhoe, skid loader, concrete saw, dump trailer, and dump truck, the Water Works team was able to do repairs and installations

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Challenges of Treating Surface Water

On December 14, 2015   /   General Water Works News  
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The Osceola Water Works team is continually working to ensure your water is clean, clear, and fresh. West Lake has been a great resource for the city’s water, but being a surface water resource, it poses unique treatment challenges. Surface water, such as Osceola’s West Lake, contains natural bacteria and other microorganisms like algae. The levels of these contaminants can be affected by several factors including rainfall runoff, soil conditions, land cover, agriculture, and the local topography. This creates the need for a greater focus on the surface water sanitation process. Certain times of the year create a greater need

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Water Works To Hold Public Hearing For 2016 Rate Increase

On December 8, 2015   /   General Water Works News, Important Water Works Updates  
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As a courtesy to the Osceola Water Works customers, the Water Works Board is hosting a public hearing based on a proposed water service rate increase in 2016. This hearing will be at the Osceola Water Works office, January 7th, 2016 starting at 5:30pm. The Board would like to discuss the factors that have led to the proposed rate increase, as well as the costs associated with management and servicing the water for the City. Osceola’s water taste and odor has been a large focus for the Water Board in 2015. While the Water Works team has worked to address

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Osceola Water Taste & Seasonal Water Changes

On October 16, 2015   /   General Water Works News, Important Water Works Updates  
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The Osceola Water Works has confirmed that West Lake, the resource used for Osceola’s drinking water recently turned over, causing our drinking water to have an unusual taste and odor. Lake turnover is the process of a lake’s water turning over from top to bottom. During the summer, the surface layer is the warmest. It is heated by the sun. The deepest layer is the coldest. The sun’s radiation does not reach this cold, dark layer. During the fall, the warm surface water begins to cool. As water cools, it becomes more dense, causing it to sink. This dense water forces the deep water

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Water water everywhere…

On October 14, 2015   /   Downloads  
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There’s a pretty good chance you’ve used water today. It comes from the tap – clean, clear, fresh, and fantastic. Whether you used it for a shower, to make a pot of coffee or cook, or just to get a simple drink, did you stop to think of how that water got to you? From town to town and city to city, municipal water works manage the daily flow and treatment of community water. But not many people take the time to consider those behind the scenes, making sure the water gets to its final destination efficiently, economically, and with

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Osceola Water… WORKS. Osceola Water Works Embarks on New Public Education Campaign

On August 18, 2015   /   General Water Works News  
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ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE OSCEOLA SENTINEL (OSCEOLA, IA – August 17, 2015) This summer, Osceola Water Works contracted with Spoke Communications to develop and implement a public education and communications program to be delivered to the residents of Osceola, Iowa. The program will be a dedicated effort by the Osceola Water Works board to help residents see more of and understand the value the board and the Water Works staff provide to the community. “’You turn the tap and the water comes out.’ That seems to be the extent of the understanding some have about an effective Water Works program.”

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