KEOKUK MUNICIPAL WATERWORKS
EST. 1938
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Public Notice
FREE CHLORINE CONVERSION AND HYDRANT FLUSHING NOTICE KEOKUK MUNICIPAL WATERWORKS
Keokuk Municipal Waterworks will perform a free chlorine conversion and fire hydrant flush starting October 5. We expect to complete the process on or about October 27. This will take place throughout the City.
A free chlorine conversion is a common and approved technique used to remove organic growth in the distribution system and to ensure that we have adequate disinfection throughout the system. It is a short-term event to improve the long-term quality of our water. During this process it is normal to smell chlorine in your water. Water quality changes during this period are short-lived and do not present a public health risk. Customers that take special precautions to remove chloramines from tap water (dialysis centers, aquatic pet owners, some food & beverage manufacturers…) should confirm that no adjustments are needed during this conversion.
The conversion will coincide with hydrant flushing. Flushing of fire hydrants can cause disruption in the distribution system resulting in discolored water. This is not harmful and clears up after a short time.
If you notice discolored water in your home, please wait 30 – 45 minutes then allow your cold water taps to run until the color returns to normal. It is best to avoid doing laundry at this time, as the discolored water can stain your clothing.
If you have any questions or concerns you can find additional information at www.keowater.com or contact the Waterworks office at (319)524-5285.
KEOKUK MUNICIPAL WATERWORKS
20 N 4TH STREET
KEOKUK, IOWA 52632
For information regarding the water conversion, please visit the link below:
https://keowater.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/FAQS-ABOUT-WATER-CONVERSION.pdf
September 18, 2025 at 2:30PM
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/hit-kopo-xqu
Or dial: (US) +1 929-277-6178 PIN: 426 046 947#
This is the time and place for a public hearing on proposed plans and specifications, forms of contract and estimate of cost for the elevated storage overhaul project.
AGENDA:
- Roll Call
- Approval of Previous Board Meeting Minutes and Vouchers
- Plant Items
- Plant Operations Report and Project Report
- Distribution Item
- Distribution Operations Report and Project Report
- Office Items
- Monthly Financial Report
- Resolution – Owner No Bill Policy
- Manager’s Report
- Resolution approving and confirming plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the Elevated Storage Overhaul Project
- Consideration of bids for the Elevated Storage Overhaul Project
- Resolution to fix a date for a public hearing on proposal to enter into a Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and to borrow money thereunder in principal amount not to exceed $4,700,00
- Resolution to fix a date for a public hearing on proposal to enter into a Water Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $60,000
- Other Items
- Board Discussion
- Other Items
Date set for next Board Meeting – October 22, 2025 at 2:30 P.M.
About the Keokuk Waterworks:
The Keokuk Municipal Waterworks was established in 1938 as a board-run municipal utility. The Board of Trustees consists of 5 community members who are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council to oversee the affairs of the Waterworks.
The Waterworks consists of 3 departments: purification plant, distribution and office. In the plant, Mississippi River water is purified and filtered to create the great-tasting Keokuk water that has won several awards as the best-tasting water in Iowa. The distribution system consists of approximately 100 miles of underground pipe, 3 elevated water towers that store a combined 6 million gallons, and numerous valves and hydrants that are spread throughout the system. The office team coordinates customer accounts, billing and financial/administrative activities.
The Waterworks employs 23 people who take pride in our work and take seriously our responsibility to provide safe, reliable and delicious water to the people, businesses and industries of Keokuk.