OWW OFFICIAL STATEMENT RE: FERN UNDERWOOD AQUATIC CENTER

The Osceola Water Works Board and Staff are aware of the Osceola City Council’s vote to keep the Fern Underwood Aquatic Center closed due to the community’s ongoing water conservation efforts. With that, on February 28, 2024, the Osceola City Council requested clarity on conditions that may facilitate the opening of the pool as well as other summer outdoor activities that use an abundance of water, specifically the Osceola Municipal Golf Course. They asked how they could reconsider their decision within the current water conservation efforts as well as maintain the health and safety of the raw water available in

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Water Works Treatment Notice – Effective 02/25/2024

On February 25th, the Osceola Water Works Treatment Plant switched over to free chlorine.  This change in chlorination will remain in effect until further notice.  Water with free chlorine will begin being sent to the water distribution system on February 26th. Free chlorination is a temporary process that distributes free chlorine in place of combined chlorine (chloramine) throughout the water distribution system as part of routine distribution system maintenance. Free chlorination is a common practice used by water producers using the chloramine treatment method. Starting in the final week of February, some residents may notice a stronger chlorine odor and

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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING OSCEOLA WATER WORKS INDUSTRIAL WATER RATES You are hereby notified that a public hearing will be held regarding the Industrial Water Rates for the Osceola Water Works, Osceola, IA 50213, on the 7th day of March, 2024 at 5:30 P.M. at the Osceola Water Works, 208 W Jefferson, Osceola, IA 50213. The purpose of the meeting is to inform the public of the Industrial Water Rates. All members of the public are invited to attend and may make statements concerning the matter of the Industrial Water Rates. In addition, comments may be submitted in

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Breaking Down Your Osceola Utility Bill

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After recent conversations with some of our customers, we realize there is still some confusion on the breakout of the utility bill administered by Osceola Water Works. While the bill customers receive includes fees for Water, Sewage, and Garbage, rates and management for the water portion is the sole responsibility of the Osceola Water Works. Any other utility rates and/or service management fees are controlled through the City of Osceola.

To help, we’ve provided a more detailed breakout with additional information on your Osceola utility bill. That can be found through the link below.

Again, if you have questions, we encourage you to reach out to the Osceola Water Works team through our Web site osceolawaterworks.com, or by calling 641-342-1435.

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A Positive Conservation Outlook, as Data Shows Lake Levels Holding Steady

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Osceola Water Works and City Officials are sharing a positive outlook at trending lake levels in Osceola’s West Lake. With seasonal usage down and steady conservation commitment from the community and local businesses, engineering data, physical water level measurements in West Lake and more show levels stabilizing.

Click through to the latest to read more…

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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE FY2024-2025 BUDGET FOR OSCEOLA WATER WORKS

Notice for public hearing regarding Osceola Water Works 2024-25 budget

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE FY2024-2025 BUDGET FOR OSCEOLA WATER WORKS, OSCEOLA IOWA You are hereby notified that a public hearing will be held regarding the FY2024-2025 Budget for the Osceola Water Works, Osceola, IA 50213, on the 8th day of February, 2024 at 5:30 P.M. at the Clarke Community High School/Middle School Auditorium, 800 N. Jackson, Osceola, IA 50213.  The purpose of the meeting is to inform the public of the FY2024-2025 Budget.  All members of the public are invited to attend and may make statements concerning the matter of the FY2024-2025 Budget.   In addition, comments may

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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING WATER RATES DURING A PERIOD OF WATER CONSERVATION

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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING WATER RATES DURING A PERIOD OF WATER CONSERVATION, OSCEOLA WATER WORKS, OSCEOLA IOWA You are hereby notified that a public hearing will be held regarding Water Rates during a period of Water Conservation for the Osceola Water Works, Osceola, IA 50213, on the 8th day of February, 2024 at 5:30 P.M. at the Clarke Community High School/Middle School Auditorium, 800 N. Jackson, Osceola, IA 50213.  The purpose of the meeting is to inform the public of water rates that may take effect on the March, 1, 2024 utility bill.  All members of the public

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SPECIAL WEATHER ANNOUNCEMENT: OWW OFFICES CLOSED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

For the safety of our staff and customers the Osceola Water Works offices will be closed January 12, 2024. Our offices will reopen for normal business on Monday, January 15th. If there is a water question or you need to contact someone from our offices, please call 641-342-1435 or email osceolawater2@windstream.net. If you have an emergency, please call the Clarke County Sheriff’s office at (641) 342-2914

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Community-Wide Water Conservation Efforts Show Commitment

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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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Current Drought Conditions Can Cause Increase in Water Infrastructure Disruptions

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Osceola Water Works has been aware of the recent rise in water main breaks throughout the city. With temps fluctuating and ground shifting from freezing and thawing, breaks seem to be more pervasive than in the past, but that isn’t actually the case.

The most recent update from Osceola Water Works discusses the conditions that lead to infrastructure disruptions and gives a little history on Osceola’s updates and how to help report.

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