With recent questions from customers, the team at Osceola Water Works thought it would be good to address the water restrictions seen through many regional news outlets.
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.
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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…
Osceola Water Works is issuing a final request to all customers: if you haven’t yet submitted information about your property’s water service lines, please do so before May 20, 2025. The deadline to submit the EPA-mandated Lead Service Line Inventory is fast approaching, and once the report is finalized and submitted, no further properties can be added to the project list and could result in costs to homeowners.
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Osceola Water Works has been closely monitoring West Lake water levels and, compared to past year’s level readings, the current status of the lake is positive. While conservation restrictions were lifted in June of 2024, the team at Osceola Water Works encourages continued diligence in water conservation as we move into the warmer months.
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Starting on Monday, October 7, 2024 and continuing thru November 7, 2024, Osceola Water Works will make a temporary change in the disinfectant used in water treatment. Osceola’s annual switch from chloramines to free chlorine is a common practice in water treatment and OWW goes through the
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