Conservation Today Can Help Ahead of Future Dry Conditions

A dry winter across the Midwest has contributed to widening drought concerns.  Osceola saw less than two tenths of an inch of precipitation in February, more than an inch below normal for the month. The entire state received almost an inch less than average, labeling large portions of Iowa as in D1, moderate drought, per the U.S. Drought Monitor Map for Iowa, with some regions already facing severe drought conditions. As we transition into spring and as temperatures rise, dry conditions across Iowa are expected to expand and worsen, evaporation will increase, and water use will begin to climb as

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Big Business Concessions for Community Water Conservation

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

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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