Although many areas across Iowa have seen a reduction in varying degrees of drought conditions due to April’s above-average rainfall, it’s important that Osceola residents continue practicing smart water usage as we head into the warmer months of summer.
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After decades of persistence, planning, and partnership, the Clarke County Reservoir Project has reached a defining moment in its journey toward securing a sustainable water source for Osceola and Clarke County. Project leaders have received confirmation from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Environmental Protection
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Osceola Water Works has launched an important project to upgrade the community’s water treatment plant, the facility that turns water from West Lake into the clean, safe drinking water residents rely on every day.
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At the February meeting of the Osceola Water Works Board of Trustees, the Board discussed uncertain weather patterns along with the Seasonal Precipitation and Seasonal Temperature Outlooks. That uncertainty is exactly why preparation is so important and how, by staying mindful of water usage now, Osceola can reduce the risk of future shortages.
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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.
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During the month of October, Osceola Water Works will make a temporary change in disinfectant to Free Chlorine that will take place starting October 2nd, 2025 and continue through November 5th, 2025.
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Osceola Water Works is nearing completion of the first phase of a water main replacement project focused on replacing outdated water mains and improving the service reliability of Osceola’s water system.
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Osceola Water Works will begin a new water main replacement program at the end of July aimed at improving and modernizing Osceola’s water infrastructure, with areas that have experienced repeated main breaks and service disruptions getting top priority.
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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…