KEOKUK MUNICIPAL WATERWORKS
EST. 1938
*Instructions*
(800) 292-8989
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 April 7th. We expect to complete the process on or about May 9th. 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 our annual spring 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.
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KEOKUK MUNICIPAL WATERWORKS
20 N 4TH STREET
KEOKUK, IOWA 52632
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY OF Keokuk Municipal Waterworks – Elevated Water Storage Tanks Improvements Project IS ELIGIBLE FOR A CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION FROM NEPA REVIEW. THIS PROJECT IS BEING FUNDED IN PART OR WHOLE BY SRF FUNDING.
The proposed project was reviewed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for eligibility for a categorical exclusion from NEPA review specified in the 40 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) Part 6.204. The project meets all criteria described in the above reference, and it was determined that this project is eligible for a categorical exclusion. Consequently, a preliminary decision has been made that a Finding of No Significant Impact (FNSI) will not be prepared.
This action is taken on the basis of a careful review of supporting information that is on file at the DNR’s Des Moines, Iowa office. The Categorical Exclusion documentation for this project is available online at https://www.iowasrf.com/environmental-review/ . The DNR will not take any administrative action on the project for at least thirty (30) calendar days from the publication of this Notice. Persons disagreeing with the above environmental decision may submit comments to SRF-PC@dnr.iowa.gov during this period. For further information, please contact Hailey Andersen at Hailey.Andersen@dnr.iowa.gov of (515) 321-7385.
April 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/mvx-djdg-kyi
Or dial: (US) +1 513-909-4767 PIN: 757 837 283#
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
- Manager’s Report
- Set Public Hearing Date for FYE 2025 Budget Amendment – Resolution
- Lime Supply Update
- Free Chlorine Conversion
- Financial Forecast
- Other Items
- Board Discussion
- Other Items
Date set for next Board Meeting – May 21, 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.