Warren Water District Implements Water Shortage Plan
WARREN WATER DISTRICT IMPLEMENTS WATER SHORTAGE PLAN
For immediate release
June 14, 2021
Warren Water District today will begin implementing Stage 1 of our Water Shortage Plan because of drought-induced low river levels and record-breaking customer demand for water.
These two factors created a 90-percent demand on Des Moines Water Works’ production capacity, which is the trigger for initiating the Stage 1. On Friday, June 11, Des Moines Water Works delivered almost 90 million gallons of water to its 500,000 customers. The District receives its water from Des Moines Water Works.
Much of the increase in water demand in the summer is a result of turf irrigation. Beginning today, customers are asked to reduce their lawn watering usage by 25 percent.
The District urges all customers to follow the attached irrigation schedule, which includes no turf irrigation on Mondays and a watering schedule of every other day.
The Water Shortage Plan was created to manage system demand so customers do not experience pressure, quality or availability issues during periods of extreme demand.
This week Des Moines Water Works plans to raise the flashboards on its Raccoon River low head dam. Flashboards are large metal gates used to raise water levels around the intake. The flow rate in the Raccoon River is down to less than 300 cubic feet per second compared the median flow of 4,000 cubic feet per second.
As the Des Moines area continues into another week of high temperatures, water usage guidelines could change on a daily basis. Customers should visit the Des Moines Water Works’ website: www.dmww.com and follow DMWW on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (dsmh2o) for the most up-to-date information.
2021 Consumer Confidence Report
2021 CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT
A publication on quality water and quality service provided by Des Moines Water Works
Des Moines Water Works’ annual Consumer Confidence Report is now available: 2021 CCR
This annual water quality report summarizes the results of our water monitoring
program as required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) during 2020.
If you are unable to view the report or would like a copy mailed to you, please
contact Warren Water District at (515) 962-1200.
Water Rate Increase
NEW WATER RATES
Effective April 1, 2021, the water rates will increase.
The District will be increasing the per 1,000 gallon rate after our standard minimum. Please see our “Rates” section for updated rate charts.
This cost increase is needed to off-set the 15% increase the District will spend in purchasing water wholesale from Des Moines Water Works.
The new rate will be payable beginning with your May 2021 water bill (April water). If you have any questions please contact our office at 515-962-1200, toll free 1-866-962-1200, or email us at wwd@warrenwaterdistrict.com.
Bevington and Per Sewer Customers
Effective your February 1st 2021 billing, the rates for the sewer will increase. Please see the “rate” section on this site for the new rates.
The sewer systems are in great working order and no major expenses are foreseen. Warren Water is continually striving to keep costs down with routine maintenance. The best way you can help to keep costs low is to only discharge acceptable materials in the sewer system.
Warren Water District
2020 Consumer Confidence Report
Des Moines Water Works’ annual Consumer Confidence Report is now available: 2020 CCR
This annual water quality report summarizes the results of our water monitoring program as required by the EPA during 2019. If you are unable to view the report or would like a copy mailed to you, please contact us at 515-962-1200 or wwd@warrenwaterdistrict.com.
