October 23, 2015 – Osceola Water Works – Working Updates

On October 23, 2015 / General Water Works News

As a service to our community Osceola Water Works will be providing periodic updates on the activities taking place around Osceola. As we continue to work on improvements and infrastructure, we want to make sure all of our customers have access to the most up-to-date information possible. UPDATES: October 23, 2015 There is currently a large water main break at the intersection of South main Street and east Pearl Street. Main street is also known as State HWY 69. Traffic could possibly be reduced to a single lane. This is a high traffic area. The 100 block of East Pearl

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

October 5, 2015 – Osceola Water Works – Working Updates

On October 5, 2015 / General Water Works News

As a service to our community Osceola Water Works will be providing weekly updates on the activities taking place around the city. As we continue to work on improvements and infrastructure, we want to make sure all of our customers have access to the most up-to-date information possible. UPDATES: October 5, 2015 We are currently in the process of painting fire hydrants. Be watching for our crews out giving the hydrant a little “face lift.” Starting Monday, we will be embarking on a water main installation on Southridge Road, this new line installation will replace an old shared line and