In a world filled with tempting drink options that range from frothy coffees to fizzy sodas, it can be easy to overlook the cheapest and healthiest beverage: water. Yet, when comparing health benefits and cost against other popular drink choices, water consistently rises to the top as
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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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Significant progress is underway in downtown as infrastructure improvements continue to move forward along Washington Street. Crews have completed the installation of a new sanitary sewer main, along with business service hookups. Work is now focused on the storm sewer system, starting at the deepest point, 14
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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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Clarke County Reservoir Commission (CCRC) has submitted the finalized Draft Plan-EIS to the National Water Management Center (NWMC) for review. This is a step that has been a long time in process and is an incredible milestone for the commission.
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The City of Osceola and Osceola Chamber Main Street have been diligently updating the progress on the streetscape project in Osceola’s Historic Downtown Square. With renovations along Washington Street to infrastructure and the replacement of some water mains that were decades old, the work will ensure the reliability of essential services for residents and businesses while improving the overall look and aesthetics of Osceola’s historic area.
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The Osceola Water Board is happy to welcome John Kooiker as its newest board member. Mr. Kooiker was appointed to the board in February of ’25 to complete the term of Dr. James Kimball.
If you see John out and about in town, please take a moment to stop and congratulate him, and thank him for serving on the Board.
Osceola Water Works is required to complete an EPA-mandated water pipe inventory, and is asking for help from the community. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Lead-Copper Rule Revision mandates all community water suppliers, including Osceola Water Works, to develop a comprehensive Lead Service Line Inventory. Over the
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Once again, we are facing an exceptionally brutal cold snap. With high temperatures forecast at 0° and lows bottoming out around -15°, there is a chance that the moisture in the air can freeze and cause damage to your water meter. When water freezes, it expands in
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Osceola City Council, Ward 1 seat has been vacant since Dec. 3rd. With no successful appointment for the position, it now comes down to the City holding a Special Election to fill the seat.
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