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Posted on: August 3, 2023

Fall Hydrant Flushing Scheduled for October 6 & 7

hydrant flushing

Hydrants are flushed several times yearly to clear the water mains of internal corrosion and residue, which naturally builds up in the mains. While no interruptions in water service will occur, customers may experience some pressure drop or discoloration ...

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City of Newton - Utilities (Water Pollution Control & WaterWorks)
Posted on: June 20, 2023

What You Should Know About Water Pollution Control Preliminary Treatment

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In our wastewater treatment plant, a critical step called preliminary treatment plays a vital role. It is located at the beginning of the treatment process and aims to protect the plant's overall operations by removing large materials from the wastewater....

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City of Newton - Utilities (Water Pollution Control & WaterWorks)
Posted on: June 19, 2023

Maintaining City Water Reservoirs and Tower

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The City of Newton Water Department manages several water storage facilities, including four reservoirs and one water tower. Additionally, we utilize a tower owned by the IRUA (Iowa Regional Utilities Association), located near the Interstate across from ...

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City of Newton - Utilities (Water Pollution Control & WaterWorks)
Posted on: May 10, 2023

City of Newton Releases Consumer Confidence Report for Water Quality

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The City of Newton Utilities Department and Newton WaterWorks have released the 2022 Consumer Confidence Report for the Newton Water Supply which has important information regarding the water quality in the water system. The annual report contains items i...

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City of Newton - Utilities (Water Pollution Control & WaterWorks)