A water deposit of $100.00 is required when you apply for service.  Utility bills are due the 10th of each month and can be paid at City Hall or in the drop box of the front door.  Rates for water are $10.60 first 1,000 gallons and $4.50 every 1,000 gallons after.  Sewer rate is $11.70 for the first 1,000 gallons and $4.20 every 1,000 gallons after. Sewer rates for private water source customers is as follows:  1 person-$16.70; 2 person-$26.70; 3 person- $41.70; 4 person $46.70; 5 person-$56.70; 6 person-$66.70; 7 person-$76.70 and 8 person- $81.70. Garbage is $9.75 per month.  A reduced garbage rate of $5.25 is offered to a customer 62 years or older that lives alone and who's income does not exceed $7,000 per year.  Storm sewer is $1 per month.  Customers are responsible for reading their own meters.

 

	Utility bills are due the 10th of the month.  Second notices are sent the 15th with penalty included.  Shut off notices are posted on doors the 25th and water is shut off the 26th by 1:30 p.m.  Customer's shall notify the City Clerk's office for a hearing or to make arrangements for payment.  Meter Readings are due by the 25th or you may also receive a disconnect notice.
	If you feel you have a leak, be a leak detective and find the problem.
	Please be reminded that toilet paper is the only paper product that should be flushed in the sewer system!  Don't use the toilet as a wastebasket.  Products such as paper towels and shop towels, which are not biodegradable, do cause problems.  Also be reminded that it is prohibited to connect a roof downspout or any other source of groundwater or surface run off it the sanitary sewer system.
	Garbage Pickup is Monday mornings.   You may call  319-462-4271 to arrange for extra services.   Appliance pick up charge is $15.  Recyclable containers are of resident's choosing. Garbage will be a day late if the following  holidays fall on a Monday:  New Years, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and Christmas.  Do not put yard waste (grass clippings, branches, etc.) in your garbage.  Please separate your glass by placing in a separate container.  Please do not place your paper recyclables in a plastic bag unless it's raining.