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From time to time issues arise that affect the quality of the Oskaloosa water or its water distribution system. Additionally,  state or national news media report water quality concerns.

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August 19, 2010

To All Concerned Customers:

Re:  Recent Flooding

 

As some of you may have heard, the Oskaloosa Municipal Water Treatment Plant is experiencing flooding on the South Skunk River .  The Water Department in conjunction with Mahaska County Emergency Management is working to ensure that the communities of Oskaloosa and Beacon will continue to have an adequate supply of safe drinking water.  We have been in constant contact with members of the National Weather Service in Des Moines to keep abreast of current and predicted river levels.  As of  10:20 AM Tuesday the 17th, the National Weather Service has predicted that the South Skunk River has crested at 26.4’.  This crest occurred at 2:15 AM Monday the 16th.  The Oskaloosa Municipal Water Department would like to take this opportunity to reassure all of our customers that the water supply is in no immediate danger.  In the event that we feel circumstances change, the Oskaloosa Municipal Water Department and Mahaska County Emergency Management will take the appropriate steps and notify our customers through all means necessary.  We would like to thank our customers for being both understanding and patient with us as we continue to deal with the current round of flooding.

Please understand that we are doing everything necessary to ensure the ability to continue to produce the high quality product that you, our customers, have come to expect. Contingency plans have been arranged, but HAVE NOT been implemented.  At this time we would ask that should you want more information that you check Mahaska County ’s Emergency Management website, www.mahaskaready.com.  There you will find the ability to sign up for the NIXLE system which has the ability to alert you and fill a critical emergency notification need.  I would urge you, our customers, to look at this tool for future use.

 

Again, we want to take this time to say thank you for being understanding and patient as we continue to deal with the current situation.

Sincerely,

Chad Coon

General Manager

Oskaloosa Municipal Water Department