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RWD #2 To Use Free Chlorine
The District will temporarily discontinue using combined chlorine on Tuesday, August 27, 2019. Instead, free chlorine will be used for a minimum of thirty days. This is part of the District’s annual maintenance program. Patrons may notice a stronger than usual chlorine taste and smell to the water. This is only temporary and is necessary to “burn out” the system to kill certain “nitrifying” bacteria that do not show up on the routine sampling. These bacteria are not harmful to humans or animals. They tend to cause slime growths within the water lines and create a higher than normal demand on chlorine, thus lowering disinfection properties.
The chlorine taste may linger after the free chlorine has been discontinued. Some areas may not notice the taste difference for up to three weeks after the treatment change. In some cases, there may be some natural soluble iron and manganese present in the waterlines. Free chlorine may further oxidize these substances. If you notice off-colored water, call the District office and we will flush in your area.
Your water will continue to be safe to use and drink!
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Board Meeting Time Change
RWD #2 Board of Directors changed the time the monthly meetings will come to order. During the spring and summer months of April through September the regular monthly meetings will start at 7:00 pm. During the fall and winter months of October through March the regular monthly meetings will start at 6:00 pm. The meeting date remains the second Monday of each month.
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GO GREEN
No Papers-No Clutter
The District offers two options for electronic payments. You can pay online at the District’s website: www.ruralwater2mico.com or you can sign up for automatic payment withdrawal.
The District also offers electronic statements via email or email notifications. Example Notifications are: High Usage, Water Outages, or Construction in Your Area. You can sign up for email notifications and still receive paper statements.
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⚠️Where to look for updates when the water is off⚠️
2019 Consumer Confidence Report
The revised 2019 Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is now available on the District’s website. Please click on the green tab to the left “Consumer Confidence Report” and the 2019 CCR will upload. The 2019 CCR can also be accessed by clicking on the gray “Documents Tab” above and the clicking 2019 CCR. If you would like a hard copy of the 2019 CCR please contact the District Office at 913-783-4325. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the CCR you can contact Jerry Bennett at 913-783-4325.
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Notice of Rate Increase
The Board of Directors of Rural Water District No. 2, Miami County, Kansas have unanimously decided to increase patron’s water rates. The District has not had an increase in water rates since 1984. The Board has prided itself on being able to provide quality water at an economical rate. Over the last thirty-five years the District has seen enormous growth and expansion. The District has supported and absorbed the cost of this growth, increased production cost, and the increase of raw water costs from the State of Kansas. The cost of raw water alone has increased from $0.10 per 1,000 gallons to $0.405 per 1,000 gallons. That alone is a 300% increase. The District purchased 507.6 million gallons in 2018. The raw water rate is scheduled to continue increase every year.
The Board is increasing the water rates effective July 1, 2019. The minimum charge will increase from $20.00 including 1,000 gallons to $22.00 with 1,000 gallons. The rate for each additional 1,000 gallons will go from $4.00 to $4.50. A patron using 2,000 gallons will pay $26.50, an increase of $2.50. A patron using 5,000 gallons will pay $40.00. an increase of $4.00. A patron using 7,500 gallons (average usage) will pay $51.25, an increase of $5.25.
The District is also preparing to start a plant expansion project, increasing the plant capacity from 6.6 mgd to 10 mgd. Currently the plant operates at 80% maximum capacity during peak summer days. The additional revenue generated will help fund this needed plant upgrade.
If you have questions or concerns regarding this increase please contact the District office at 913-783-4325 or Jerry Bennett, General Manager at jbennett@ruralwater2mico.com.
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UPDATE ON WATER MAIN LINE FLUSHING
The District is receiving reports of discolored water from our retail and wholesale customers. The discoloration of the water is due to manganese, which is a naturally occurring mineral in your water. However, due to the high levels of water in the lake currently, it is creating a higher level of soluble manganese that is reacting to the chlorine in the water. This is what causes the discoloration, or the brown and yellow tint. We are hoping to resolve the issue soon. The water continues to be safe to use and drink. If you notice staining of your toilets or bathtubs, CLR or a similar product will remove this. We will also continue flushing throughout the District to help move the water through faster. If you have any questions, or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the District Office at 913-783-4325.
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