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SMU’S SCHEDULED HYDRANT FLUSHING

Spencer Municipal Utilities hydrant flushing schedule:   April 2-April 15: SW Spencer: West of 4th Avenue SW West/North Spencer: 32nd Avenue, West 18th Street to Hwy Blvd and Hwy Blvd north of 18th Street   Residents should be advised to put in their...

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2018 Baseball Coverage

2018 Baseball Coverage

With the traditional Opening Day for Major League Baseball (MLB) coming up earlier than before, we want to let baseball fans know what to expect for coverage this season. As in years past, Iowa falls in a blackout zone as a result of MLB rules that the following teams...

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Drinking Water Advisory Cancelled

The drinking water advisory issued Tuesday,  March 20, 2018 for 27 addresses located on 2nd Avenue SW, 4th Avenue SW and 8th Street SW has been cancelled. The system has been repaired, repressurized, and bacteria samples have been collected and passed without any...

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Drinking Water Advisory Issued for 27 Addresses

SMU contacted 27 addresses in Southwest Spencer due to a water main break in the area. These customers have received details on a drinking water advisory due to the potential chance of bacterial contamination. Once samples are verified to be bacteriologically safe,...

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Don’t Get Duped by Utility Scammers

Don’t Get Duped by Utility Scammers

Most utility scams involve criminals posing as natural gas, electric, or water provider employees - either in person, over the phone, or via internet - and demanding immediate payment via cash, credit cards, or prepaid debit cards, supposedly to prevent service...

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Drinking Water Advisory Cancelled

The drinking water advisory issued Monday, February 26 for 35 addresses located on Fairview Avenue, East 16th Street, East 15th Street, 7th Avenue East and East 14th Street has been cancelled. The system has been repaired, repressurized, and bacteria samples have been...

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Drinking Water Advisory Issued for 35 Addresses

SMU contacted 35 addresses in East Spencer due to a water main break in the area. These customers have received details on a drinking water advisory due to the potential chance of bacterial contamination. Once samples are verified to be bacteriologically safe, those...

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Spring 2018 Sun Outages

Spring 2018 Sun Outages

Twice each year, in the spring and in the fall, cable companies experience a phenomenon known as "sun outages." Basically a sun outage occurs when a satellite from which we receive TV programming becomes directly in line with the Sun, and interference from the Sun's...

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Drinking Water Advisory Cancelled

The drinking water advisory issued Thursday, February 15 for 49 addresses located on East 18th Street, 5th Avenue East and East 19th Street has been cancelled. The system has been repaired, repressurized, and bacteria samples have been collected and passed without any...

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Drinking Water Advisory Cancelled for 6th Ave W

The drinking water advisory issued Tuesday, February 13 for 17 addresses located on 6th Avenue West has been cancelled. The system has been repaired, repressurized, and bacteria samples have been collected and passed without any indication of contamination. Customers...

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