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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 2024 Utility InsertDrinking Water Consumer Confidence Report for 2023 available May 1 The annual drinking water Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) provides information about the regulatory compliance of the City’s drinking water and resources to better understand health risks. The CCR is required by State and Federal law. The 2023 edition of the CCR will be available at icgov.org/water beginning May 1, 2024. To request a printed copy, call 319-356-5160. The City’s Lead Reduction Program is up-and-running! The program has three components: banning the repair of broken lead pipes, promoting service line insurance from Service Line Warranties of America (SLWA), and a cost-share. Residents will receive a total of six mailings in 2024 from SLWA regarding service line insurance. The mailings will use the City logo. There is no obligation to apply. The intent of the Lead Reduction Program is to educate residents about the risks of lead and the financial liabilities associated with service lines, and to provide resources. For more info, visit icgov.org/ water or call 319-356-5160 SAVE THE DATE Public Works Open House SATURDAY MAY 18 1-3 p.m., Wastewater Treatment Plant 4366 Napoleon Street SE We’re kicking off National Public Works Week by hosting an open house at the Iowa City Wastewater Treatment Plant. Join us to learn about the wastewater treatment process and the public works professionals who keep our infrastructure in tip-top shape. ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE: Equipment/facility tours & demonstrations Educational booths & exhibits and more! For event updates, follow the City of Iowa City on social @CityofIowaCity or sign up for email notices at icgov.org/Subscribe (select General City News). Learn more about the Iowa City Wastewater Division at icgov.org/Wastewater. FUN FACT An average of7.4 MILLION GALLONS of wastewater is processed at the Wastewater Treat- ment Plant every day! Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report for 2023 available May 1 The annual drinking water Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) provides information about the regulatory compliance of the City’s drinking water and resources to better understand health risks. The CCR is required by State and Federal law. The 2023 edition of the CCR will be available at icgov.org/water beginning May 1, 2024. To request a printed copy, call 319-356-5160. The City’s Lead Reduction Program is up-and-running! The program has three components: banning the repair of broken lead pipes, promoting service line insurance from Service Line Warranties of America (SLWA), and a cost-share. Residents will receive a total of six mailings in 2024 from SLWA regarding service line insurance. The mailings will use the City logo. There is no obligation to apply. The intent of the Lead Reduction Program is to educate residents about the risks of lead and the financial liabilities associated with service lines, and to provide resources. For more info, visit icgov.org/ water or call 319-356-5160 SAVE THE DATE Public Works Open House SATURDAY MAY 18 1-3 p.m., Wastewater Treatment Plant 4366 Napoleon Street SE We’re kicking off National Public Works Week by hosting an open house at the Iowa City Wastewater Treatment Plant. Join us to learn about the wastewater treatment process and the public works professionals who keep our infrastructure in tip-top shape. ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE: Equipment/facility tours & demonstrations Educational booths & exhibits and more! For event updates, follow the City of Iowa City on social @CityofIowaCity or sign up for email notices at icgov.org/Subscribe (select General City News). Learn more about the Iowa City Wastewater Division at icgov.org/Wastewater. FUN FACT An average of7.4 MILLION GALLONS of wastewater is processed at the Wastewater Treat- ment Plant every day! Adult Recreation Aquatics Arts, STEAM, Nature & Camps Adaptive & Inclusive Recreation Youth Sports ASSISTRECIowa City Parks & Recreation has something for EVERYONE! View the Activity Guide and register online at icgov.org/Recreation. Participants can also register at our recreation centers or by calling 319-356-5100. Saturdays May 4 - Oct. 26, 2024 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp @I C i t yF ar m e r s M a r k e t @IC F a r m e r s Ma r k e t Starting pay $15/hour Training included Apply online icgov.org/jobs Locations include: Mercer Park Aquatic Center Robert A. Lee Rec. Center City Park Pool (seasonal) Iowa City parks Aquatics Special Events Youth Sports Summer Camp Farmers Market Nature & Arts Education Adaptive & Inclusive Programs FORFOR THETHE FOLLOWINGFOLLOWING PROGRAMSPROGRAMS && MORE:MORE: N O W N O W H I R I N GHIRING icgov.org/FarmersMarket O p e n s M a y 4 APRIL IS FAIR HOUSING MONTH It is illegal to discriminate on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, marital status, familial status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, presence or absence of dependents, or public assistance source of income. CONNECT WITH THE OFFICE OF EQUITY & HUMAN RIGHTS Follow us on Instagram! @ichumanrights Subscribe to The Lens newsletter: icgov.org/subscribe (☒ Equity & Human Rights) Call: 319-356-5022 | 319-356-5015 Email: humanrights@iowa-city.org If you feel you have been discriminated against in housing, file a report with Iowa City Equity and Human Rights: icgov.org/FairHousing 319-356-5022 Reports can be filed up to 300 days after the discriminatory event. Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report for 2023 available May 1 The annual drinking water Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) provides information about the regulatory compliance of the City’s drinking water and resources to better understand health risks. The CCR is required by State and Federal law. The 2023 edition of the CCR will be available at icgov.org/water beginning May 1, 2024. To request a printed copy, call 319-356-5160. The City’s Lead Reduction Program is up-and-running! The program has three components: banning the repair of broken lead pipes, promoting service line insurance from Service Line Warranties of America (SLWA), and a cost-share. Residents will receive a total of six mailings in 2024 from SLWA regarding service line insurance. The mailings will use the City logo. There is no obligation to apply. The intent of the Lead Reduction Program is to educate residents about the risks of lead and the financial liabilities associated with service lines, and to provide resources. For more info, visit icgov.org/ water or call 319-356-5160 SAVE THE DATE Public Works Open House SATURDAY MAY 18 1-3 p.m., Wastewater Treatment Plant 4366 Napoleon Street SE We’re kicking off National Public Works Week by hosting an open house at the Iowa City Wastewater Treatment Plant. Join us to learn about the wastewater treatment process and the public works professionals who keep our infrastructure in tip-top shape. ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE: Equipment/facility tours & demonstrations Educational booths & exhibits and more! For event updates, follow the City of Iowa City on social @CityofIowaCity or sign up for email notices at icgov.org/Subscribe (select General City News). Learn more about the Iowa City Wastewater Division at icgov.org/Wastewater. FUN FACT An average of7.4 MILLION GALLONS of wastewater is processed at the Wastewater Treat- ment Plant every day! Save the date: Public Works Open House Saturday, May 18 from 1-3 p.m. at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, 4366 Napoleon Street SE We’re kicking off Na�onal Public Works Week by hos�ng an open house at the Iowa City Wastewater Treatment Plant. Join us to learn about the wastewater treatment process and the public works professionals who keep our infrastructure in �p-top shape. Ac�vi�es will include: • Equipment/facility tours and demonstra�ons • Educa�onal booths and exhibits • and more! For event updates, follow the City of Iowa City on social @CityofIowaCity or sign up for email no�ces at icgov.org/Subscribe (select General City News). Learn more about the Iowa City Wastewater Division at icgov.org/Wastewater. Fun Fact: An average of 7.4 million gallons of wastewater is processed at the Wastewater Treatment Plant every day! Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report for 2023 available May 1 The annual drinking water Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) provides informa�on about the regulatory compliance of the City’s drinking water and resources to beter understand health risks. The CCR is required by State and Federal law. The 2023 edi�on of the CCR will be available at icgov.org/water beginning May 1, 2024. To request a printed copy, call 319-356-5160. The City’s Lead Reduc�on Program is up-and-running! The program has three components: banning the repair of broken lead pipes, promo�ng service line insurance from Service Line Warran�es of America (SLWA), and a cost-share. Residents will receive a total of six mailings in 2024 from SLWA regarding service line insurance. The mailings will use the City logo. There is no obliga�on to apply. The intent of the Lead Reduc�on Program is to educate residents about the risks of lead and the financial liabili�es associated with service lines, and to provide resources. For more info, visit icgov.org/water or call 319-356-5160. Summer recrea�on registra�on starts April 16 Iowa City Parks and Recrea�on has something for everyone! Adult Recrea�on, aqua�cs, arts, STEAM, nature and camps, adap�ve and inclusive recrea�on, and youth sports. View the Ac�vity Guide and register online at icgov.org/Recrea�on. Par�cipants can also register at our recrea�on centers or by calling 319-356-5100. RecAssist offers 50% off of ac�vity registra�ons and pass sales to income-eligible Iowa City residents. Learn more and apply at iowa-city.org/Forms/RecAssist. Iowa City Parks and Recrea�on now hiring Iowa City Parks and Recrea�on is now hiring for the following programs and more: • Aqua�cs • Special Events • Youth Sports • Summer Camp • Farmers Market • Nature and Arts Educa�on • Adap�ve and Inclusive Programs Star�ng pay: $15/hour. Training included. Loca�ons include: Mercer Park Aqua�c Center, Robert A. Lee Recrea�on Center, City Park Pool (seasonal), and Iowa City parks. Apply online at icgov.org/jobs. Iowa City Farmers Market The Iowa City Farmers Market will be open Saturdays, May 4 through October 26, 2024, from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp. Learn more at icgov.org/FarmersMarket. Follow us on Facebook @IowaCityFarmersMarket and Instagram @ICFarmersMarket. April is Fair Housing Month It is illegal to discriminate on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, gender iden�ty, marital status, familial status, na�onal origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orienta�on, presence or absence of dependents, or public assistance source of income. If you feel you have been discriminated against in housing, file a report with Iowa City Equity and Human Rights at icgov.org/FairHousing or by calling 319-356-5022. Reports can be filed up to 300 days a�er the discriminatory event. Connect with the Office of Equity & Human Rights: • Subscribe to The Lens newsleter at icgov.org/subscribe (check Equity & Human Rights) • Call 319-356-5022 or 319-356-5015 • Email humanrights@iowa-city.org • Follow us on Instagram at @ichumanrights Housing discrimina�on is illegal [Image descrip�on: A woman holds up a flyer for a home for rent and says “This rental home is perfect for a young couple without kids!”]. This is an example of housing discrimina�on. [Image descrip�on: A woman holds up a flyer for a home for rent and says “This rental home has three beds, two baths, and will be available next month!”]. This is an example of fair housing.