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SMU COMMUNICATIONS CELEBRATES 20TH ANNIVERSARY
20 YEARS SINCE THE ACT NOW! VOTE Saturday will mark the 20-year anniversary of Spencer’s entry into the municipal communications business. On May 6, 1997, voters in Spencer approved a referendum to establish a municipal communications utility to be owned and operated...
SMU’S Water Plant Construction Nearing Completion
Spencer residents will soon see great improvement in water quality thanks to Spencer Municipal Utilities water treatment facility project nearing completion and the new facility soon becoming operational. Before the facility becomes operational as we move in to the...
Water Construction Update
Phase 2 of construction at the SMU water plant renovation is continuing and on schedule for completion this Spring. Other than landscaping, much of the outside construction is complete and contractors are busy at work inside working on the HVAC equipment, drywall,...
Update on 2016 Summer Water Restriction for SMU Customers
June 1-October 1
Spencer Municipal Utilities implemented an outdoor watering restriction plan on June 1, 2016 to help minimize discolored water due to construction on the water treatment facility.
“We would like to thank customers for their cooperation during our watering restriction.
2016 Summer Water Restriction for SMU Customers
June 1-October 1
With construction continuing on SMU’s water treatment facility throughout the upcoming summer months, SMU is working hard to minimize the discolored water experienced in various parts of Spencer and is implementing an outdoor watering restriction plan beginning June 1, 2016.
2016 SMU Water Quality Report Available
The latest edition of Spencer Municipal Utilities’ annual Consumer Confidence Report on water quality has been prepared and is being distributed electronically again this year at www.smunet.net/2016ccr.php. This is the fourth year for electronic distribution, rather than mailing directly to customers.
Spencer Municipal Utilities Expanding Fiber to the Home Construction
Spencer Municipal Utilities is continuing to expand fiber to the home communication services throughout Spencer beginning next month with phase III of the project. Phase I has been finished up which serves approximately 700 customers and underground construction is finished for phase II with nearly 2,000 additional homes and businesses in Spencer. Phase III will include over 1,100 homes and businesses.
Spencer Municipal Utilities Honored with Economic Development Impact Award
Iowa’s rural electric cooperatives actively foster and utilize strategic partnerships to make significant contributions to economic sustainability and community vitality statewide. Iowa Area Development Group (IADG) annually recognizes their electric utility members for outstanding commitment, support, and participation in business development projects and local community initiatives.
SMU’s Efforts to Keep Lead out of Water Supply
Spencer Municipal Utilities has been monitoring and addressing the issue of potential lead contamination of drinking water here in Spencer for nearly 25 years. When the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its Lead and Copper Rule in 1991, SMU began to collect data and make changes to its system to maintain compliance.
SMU Water Continues to Meet Regulatory Standards
Spencer Municipal Utilities (SMU) has been continuously monitoring and obtaining additional water samples during the construction project to help assure customers our water continues to be safe and within all regulatory standards despite the differences in color and smell being noticed due to construction.
