Osceola Water Works is one of several cities kicking the new year off responding to water main failures. Water main breaks cause disruptions in water supply and are a significant headache for homeowners and businesses, alike. One of the primary factors leading to water main breaks and service line leaks is the freezing and thawing cycle. The temperature range we have experienced and the warm temperatures forecasted for this week cause the ground to shift and affect older infrastructure such as weakening valves and pipes. Older pipes, which are often lead, galvanized or cast iron, are more prone to corrosion and
More from My Water Works →As part of ongoing efforts to improve and modernize Osceola’s water infrastructure, Osceola Water Works will begin the first of several planned water main replacement projects. This annual replacement program is designed to proactively tackle the community’s aging framework head-on. High-priority areas that have experienced repeated main breaks and service disruptions over the last several years will be the immediate focus. This year’s focus will be on the 200 Block of West Garfield Street and the 600 Block of North Fillmore Street. The upcoming project will include the installation of approximately 768 feet of new 6-inch water main. Along with
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