HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 2023 Utility InsertLeaving this winter? Take some precautions.
If you'll be away for an extended period of time for the holidays, school break or winter vacation, take these extra
precautions to prevent major damage to your home:
1. Leave your heat on. Set your thermostat for 55 degrees or higher to keep pipes from freezing and possibly bursting.
2. Arrange for someone to check your home regularly while you're away.
3. Promote warm air circulation in the home and around plumbing by opening interior doors and under -sink cabinets.
Leaving for more than 30 days? Consider shutting off your water service
and temporarily deactivating your account to avoid paying water, wastewater,
recycling, and garbage fees while you're gone. Request account deactivation
at least one week in advance by calling the Water Division. An employee
will shut off your water at either the outside shut-off valve (stop box) in your
yard, or the master valve inside your home. After this, your only charge will
be a monthly stormwater fee of $5. A $45 service fee will be charged to
reconnect to City services when you return.
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® For more info, visit icgov.org/water or
contact the Water division at 319-356-5160.
Fall is here! Let's talk yard and food waste.
Leave the leaves
GRASS, LEAVES AND
TREE LIMBS, BRANCHES
Reduce work, improve soil quality,
FOOD WASTE
GARDEN RESIDUE
AND TWIGS
support pollinators, and benefit
(Cannot go in regular trash)
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gardens by leaving your leaves
Securely tie with natural twine.
Bundle must be 18" or less in
right at home. Mulch leaves
diameter and 48" or less in
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