ABNORMALLY DRY CONDITIONS PERSIST FOR OSCEOLA

The Osceola Water Board of Trustees would like to reach out and remind everyone that, although Osceola saw a fairly wet spring and early summer, West Lake water levels have been steadily decreasing.  Over the last few months, there has been little to no measurable rainfall, with no significant relief in sight.   This week the USDA/NOAA drought monitor classified conditions in Clarke County and most of Southern Iowa as “abnormally dry”.  Without significant rain which is missing from the most recent forecast, the dry conditions will continue to cause issues both with raw water availability and treatment. We’re monitoring the

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Community-Wide Water Conservation Efforts Show Commitment

water conservation success in osceola iowa

Since the water conservation ordinance was increased in October to Section 3 – Water Emergency, the Osceola Water Works team has been working with customers from their largest water users to residential customers to help conserve. In just two months, the results have been quite impressive.

Click through to their latest update to see how the community has come together to help conserve water…

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