A rain barrel is a container designed to harvest or collect and store rain water. They collect water from your roof and store it for later use around your property, as well as promoting water conservation, lowering utility bills and reducing stormwater runoff into sewer systems. Common uses include watering gardens and lawns, washing cars and outdoor furniture and cleaning tools. In emergencies, stored rainwater can serve as a backup supply for non-potable uses. With just a little effort, you can turn every rainfall into a valuable resource for years to come,” said Osceola Water Works Superintendent, Brandon Patterson. One
More from My Water Works →Osceola Water Works staff has finalized this year’s fire hydrant flushing with minimal water waste thanks to a local business. Over the past few weeks, Water Department employees made their way around the city and opened fire hydrants for a short period of time, allowing them to flow freely. By doing this, staff were able to perform routine maintenance on the hydrants, making sure they were in good working condition in case of a fire. This process also cleans out sediment that has settled in the water mains and is just one of the ways Osceola Water Works makes sure
More from My Water Works →We love to see the grass greener and the flowers blooming. The signs of Spring have definitely started, but even with the recent storms, the water levels in West Lake are still below levels to properly meet demand for the community. Brandon Patterson, Osceola Water Works Water Superintendent recently sent an update to Osceola’s City Administrator warning of the condition of water at West Lake. “We’re currently asking Osceola water users to operate under Water Conservation Plan: Section 2,” said Patterson. “Once we have confirmation updates to the intake can be made, or until we receive some substantial Spring rain,
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