HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune Utility InsertThe facts about hard &soft water
Iowa City tap water is softened at our treatment plant. The treatment process removes about 80%
of the hardness, changing very hard water into soft water. While water hardness is not a health
concern, some homeowners in Iowa City choose to further reduce water hardness
by using a home watersoftening unit. Signs of hard water in your home include: soap scum
on bathtubs, shower tiles, and basins, and a white ring in the kettle after boiling water.
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♦ Iowa City tap water has an average of 50 mg/L as CaCO3 of total hardness.
♦ A gallon of Iowa City tap water costs less than one penny for an average residential customer. °
♦ Iowa City tap water is non -corrosive, helping to prolong the life of your plumbing and fixtures.
Tired of lugging bags of salt to refill your home -softening unit? ® For more info, visit icgov.org/Water or contact
Retire your home water softener, save some money and your back! the Iowa City Water Division at 319 356 5164.
Protect your yard and garden from deer
Plant a diversity of plants. Ensure any plants that deer
find appealing won't be available in high numbers. Deer
don't like to search long for their favorite plants and may be
deterred if they don't find something tasty right away.
Consult with nursery and garden center professionals.
They can point out options that are less appealing to deer.
Consider deer
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Use fencing. Deer rarelyjump fences that are at least 8'
high or into spaces they perceive to be enclosed. If you are
considering installing a fence, review the Fences, Walls,
and Hedges standards in the City Code (14-4C-2, part Q
first. To see if you need a permit, call Neighborhood and
Development Services at 319-356-5120.
Remember: Feeding deer is prohibited in Iowa City. This
includes putting out grain, fodder, salt licks, fruit, vegetables,
nuts, hay or other edible materials (including bird feed),
which may be reasonably expected to result in deer feeding.
® For more information, including the 2022-2023 Deer
Management Annual report, visit ir-gov.org/DeerProogram
Iowa City's Climate Action and Adaptation Plan has a goal of decreasing the
amount of waste reaching our landfill 80% by 2050. One way to reach this goal is
to donate usable items and recycle when possible!
Last summer, in a span of four hours, over four tons of materials were diverted
from the landfill through recycling and donation programs at the City's Donation
Drive-Thru. This event will return this year to support residents moving at the end
of July by providing donation and recycling options for a variety of items.
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Do you love your
lawn? Learn how to
rewild your yard while
avoiding a citation.
Iowa City residents interested in rewilding their lawns by
growing native plants and establishing native areas should visit
icgov.org/Lawn Love for guidance. There, you will find details on
City requirements to keep your lawn healthy, safe, and within
regulations so you can avoid a fine. For lawns that primarily
consist of turf grass, homeowners must follow the tall grass
and weed ordinance, which limits lawn height to 10".
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slavermanCoiowa-city.org or call '
319-356-5135 with questions
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