Protecting Your Home from Frozen Pipes and Water Meter Damage During Extreme Cold

On December 3, 2025   /   General Water Works News, Important Water Works Updates  

Iowa is once again facing a cold snap, with low temperatures that can create serious challenges for homeowners and renters alike. With daytime highs well below freezing and nighttime lows dipping to single digits, the risk of frozen pipes and the costly damage they can cause increases dramatically. When water freezes, it expands by about nine percent. That might not sound like much, but it creates an immense amount of pressure. This pressure inside a frozen pipe can skyrocket from a normal 40 psi to as much as 40,000 psi. No pipe is designed to handle that kind of stress,

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Osceola Water Works Board Moves Forward with Lead Service Line Replacement Project

On October 14, 2025   /   General Water Works News  

At the October 2, 2025 Water Board meeting, a resolution was passed to order construction of Phase 1 of the Lead Service Line replacement project. The EPA-mandated Get the Lead Out (GLO) initiative provides for the removal of lead service lines that have been identified within the City of Osceola, including galvanized lines located downstream of known lead connections. This multi-year project consists of 3 phases: Phase 1 – Includes replacement of approximately 119 lead service lines. Construction is anticipated to begin in fall of 2025 and be completed by summer 2026. Phase 2 – Includes replacement of approximately 109

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Employment Opportunities at Osceola Water Works

On October 6, 2025   /   General Water Works News  

Due to ongoing projects around the city, promotions, and employee reshuffling, Osceola Water Works is taking applications to fill two positions on the utility team. Through the reallocation of talent, Osceola Water Works is also looking to fill an open slot for a Water Treatment Plant Operator. Under the general supervision of the Water Works Treatment Plant Foreman and/or the Water Superintendent, this position operates all equipment necessary to produce enough high-quality water to meet system demands. There are a lot of opportunities to grow and transition internally at Osceola Water Works,” said Brandon Patterson, Water Superintendent. “While there is

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Osceola Water Works Makes Annual Transition to Free Chlorine

On September 30, 2025   /   General Water Works News, Important Water Works Updates  

During the month of October, Osceola Water Works will make a temporary change in disinfectant to Free Chlorine that will take place starting October 2, 2025 and continue through November 5, 2025. This practice is endorsed by health authorities like the EPA and is not considered a public health risk.   Converting to Free Chlorine is a preventative, periodic maintenance practiced by many water utilities to ensure continued quality and integrity of the public water system.  While Chloramines are effective, it is necessary to convert to Free Chlorine, which is a stronger disinfectant used to proactively kill bacteria that can become

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First Phase of Water Main Replacement Project Nears Completion

On September 11, 2025   /   General Water Works News  

If you’ve driven down West Garfield or North Fillmore lately, you may have noticed Osceola Water Works making some big changes underground. The project, which began earlier this summer, focused on replacing the old cast iron water mains in the 200 block of West Garfield and the 600 block of North Fillmore with brand-new PVC pipe. This upgrade is a big step forward in improving the service reliability of Osceola’s water system. Looking at the project numbers, crews installed roughly 768 feet of new 6-inch water main, added two fire hydrants, six gate valves, and replaced ten service connections going

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: OFFICE INTERNET SERVICES RESTORED

On August 26, 2025   /   General Water Works News, Important Water Works Updates  

Office internet services have been restored! Customers are again able to make payments online and we will proceed with Disconnections due to Non-Payment of the Utility bill on THURSDAY, 8/28/25 instead of Wednesday, 8/27/25. We will accept cash/check payments in office tomorrow, or you can drop payment in the utility payment box at any time. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience during this time. If you have any questions, please contact or visit the Osceola Water Works office at: 208 West Jefferson Street, Osceola, IA 50213 P: 641-342-1435 Thank you for your understanding. — Osceola Water Works

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Honoring Iowa’s Water and Wastewater Workers

On August 20, 2025   /   General Water Works News  

Most of us turn on the tap or flush the toilet without a second thought. Clean water flows in, wastewater flows out, and we go on about the day. But behind the scenes, there’s a hardworking and dedicated team making sure that happens every single day. That’s why Governor Kim Reynolds has once again proclaimed August 17–23, 2025, as Water and Wastewater Workers of Iowa Week. This marks the 15th year in a row the state has formally recognized the men and women who keep our water safe and our communities healthy. Across Iowa, water and wastewater operators work behind

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Osceola Water Works Announces Water Main Replacement Program

On July 16, 2025   /   General Water Works News, Important Water Works Updates  

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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Osceola Water Works Response to Regional Water Restrictions

On June 18, 2025   /   General Water Works News, Important Water Works Updates  

Recent headlines regarding water use restrictions across Central lowa may remind us of the Water Conservation restrictions that were in place in our community just a short time ago, due to drought and the quantity of water that was in West Lake, Osceola’s only source of water.  The restrictions issued by Central lowa Water Works (CIWW) are due to elevated nitrate levels in their primary water sources which are the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers. The issue is not a lack of available water, but rather limitations on how much water can be treated to meet federal safety standards.  These

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West Lake Exceeds Maximum Capacity for the First Time Since 2021

On May 23, 2025   /   General Water Works News, Important Water Works Updates  
WATER LEVELS AT WEST LAKE

As of Tuesday morning, May 20, 2025, West Lake’s spillway overflowed for the first time since May 2021. This is a significant milestone in the recent battle with ongoing drought conditions in the area.

The Osceola Water Works team remains cautious about future water needs emphasizes their focus on a future reservoir and sustainable water solutions for Osceola customers…

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