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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NEWSLETTER – ANNUAL 2015 – ENG

On February 10, 2016 / Newsletters

The Osceola Water Works Board works to provide the highest quality water and water services to all of our customers. In doing so, we produce quarterly update flyers that are sent out to the community as well as a more comprehensive overview of the annual activities from The Board and Water Works activities throughout the city. This Annual Newsletter is sent directly to our Water Works customers, but can also be seen and downloaded in digital format here. Please click on the link below to open and / or download a PDF of the Annual Newsletter. 2015 Annual Newsletter (English)

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Osceola Water Works Board Welcomes Mark Binning

On January 14, 2016 / General Water Works News

Osceola Water Works Board Member Mark Binning

The Osceola Water Works Board would like to announce and welcome the latest addition to the team, Mark Binning. Mark’s appointment started on the 1st of December and replaces the outgoing Dave Neas. Mark Binning’s Bio and Position Statement: Background: I was born and raised in rural Leon, IA and graduated from Central Decatur in May, 1972. In July of 1972, I started to work at Miller Products Company in Osceola in the shipping department. In September 1973, I married my wife Vickie. We have one daughter, Christine who is married to Mark Baker. The Baker family lives in Ames

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Osceola Water Works Board Welcomes Larry K. Bishop

On November 3, 2015 / General Water Works News

The Osceola Water Works Board would like to announce and welcome the latest addition to the team, Larry K. Bishop. Larry’s appointment starts on the 5th of November and replaces the outgoing Ryan Rychnovsky. Larry K. Bishop’s Bio and Position Statement: Background: I was born and raised in Norwalk, IA, graduated from Norwalk Community Schools in 1967 and then continued my education at United Electronics Institute located in West Des Moines, IA., graduating in 1969. During this time, I married my wife Ruth in the spring of 1968. After graduating, I went to work at Texas Instruments located in Houston,

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Osceola Water Taste & Seasonal Water Changes

On October 16, 2015 / General Water Works News, Important Water Works Updates

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

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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From The Lake To Your Glass – And Everything In Between

On August 14, 2015 / Downloads

On a hot day there’s nothing better than a cool, clean glass of water. Throw in a couple ice cubes and it’s pretty close to perfect – perfect for hydration, for taste, for health, and refreshment. But did you ever stop to think about HOW the water you get from the tap actually gets there? Thanks to the crew at your Osceola Water Works, you’re able to partake in some of Iowa’s highest quality water without buying a single bottle, or pesky filters or softeners. West Lake Is Where It All Starts The water has to come from somewhere, right?

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