Recent Rainfall Replenishes West Lake

On April 22, 2026   /   General Water Works News  

April’s abundant rainfall has delivered much needed moisture and as a result, the lake level at West Lake has risen to 1072.70 feet above MSL (Mean Sea Level) and is flowing over the West Lake spillway.     This moisture recovery is being seen across the entire state of Iowa. The latest update from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows that drought conditions across Iowa have eased compared to the beginning of the year.  Many areas that were experiencing moderate to severe drought have seen a reduction of intensity, thanks to April precipitation. While not all regions have fully recovered, the trends are

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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 Board Increases Conservation Plan to ‘Water Warning’ Level

On November 28, 2022   /   General Water Works News, Important Water Works Updates  
osceola water works drought water warning level

For much of 2022, the State of Iowa has been at or hovering precariously close to severe drought levels. According to mid-October measurements, 57% of the state was experiencing moderate drought levels – an increase from 52% just weeks before. Moving into November, statewide averages improved, but with little increase in precipitation the Osceola Water Board moved to increase the city’s water conservation plan from Section 1: Water Watch to Section 2: Water Warning. According to Brandon Patterson, Osceola Water Superintendent, the Board decided to take this step based off of current water levels in West Lake and as a

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