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June 17, 2020
LIHEAP Assistance Program Extended
The application period for Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) has been extended to June 30, 2020 and the income guidelines have been increased from 150% to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. If you have already applied in FY20 (fall 2019 to 6/30/2020), the FY21 application period will open…
June 12, 2020
Route 38 & Highway 251 Lane Closure Begins 6/15
On Monday June 15th, the eastbound lane of Route 38, between Highway 251 and Lincoln Highway will be closed for repair. The roadway repair is necessary following a water main break in the area earlier this year. The lane closure is expected to last approximately three days. Advance warning, detour…
April 28, 2020
Utility Assistance Program Expanded
At their Monday evening meeting, the Rochelle City Council approved an expansion of the Utility Assistance Program. For the remainder of 2020, utility customers with income under 200% of the federal poverty level will be able to apply for assistance of $500. Earlier this year, the Council approved a waiver…
March 17, 2020
RMU Reacts to COVID-19
The City of Rochelle and Rochelle Municipal Utilities prioritize the health and safety of our residents and employees above all else. We also understand that our residents and businesses count on a high level of service and support from our team. All emergency services will continue as always from our…
March 9, 2020
RMU Warns Residents of Utility Scams
RMU is warning customers about utility scams in the area. Customers are receiving phone calls from individuals that appear to be part of a scam designed to obtain personal information and/or money from customers. The calls are not authorized by RMU. Red flags for scam activity • The scammer often…
February 18, 2020
Energy Assistance Program Available
RMU offers an energy assistance program for those in need. In January and February alone, 22 households have received financial assistance with utility bills and funds are still available for approximately another 200 households. Residents who meet the income guidelines are encouraged to apply. The RMU Residential Utility Assistance Program…
January 21, 2020
Utility Advisory Board Meeting Rescheduled
The Utility Advisory Board Meeting will not meet on January 21st, 2020 as originally scheduled. The meeting has been rescheduled for January 29th, 2020.
November 25, 2019
Boil Order: South 1st Street & 2nd Avenue
A valve is being replaced by the Water Department on First Avenue, a boil order will be issued today. A map is attached with area outlined in yellow-1st Avenue and South 2nd Street. The boil order will last for a minimum of 24 hours. Boil water before drinking. Wash all…
November 12, 2019
Utility Assistance Program Available
The 2019 RMU utility assistance program is still available. Currently, over 100 households have received utility assistance and funds are still available for approximately another 150 households. Residents who meet the income guidelines are encouraged to apply. The RMU Residential Utility Assistance Program provides monetary assistance for qualifying RMU residential…
October 29, 2019
IEPA Increases Water Chlorination Requirements
Following an increase in required chlorination levels in Illinois drinking water supplies by the Illinois Environmental Protection, Rochelle Municipal Utilities will increase from the previous .5 milligrams per liter to 1 milligram per liter. The regulations are part of an effort to decrease the frequency of Legionnaire’s Disease, a pneumonia-like…
August 28, 2019
Radium Treatment Facility Underway
Rochelle Municipal Utilities has begun construction of a new Well No. 12 Radium Treatment facility which is financed by the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF). The SRF program is administered by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and receives a portion of its money to fund these types of projects…
August 16, 2019
2019 Cross Connection Survey
Dear Water Customer: The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) requires that all water systems in the State of Illinois have an effective Cross Connection Control Program. Cross connections within the public water supply are a serious concern, as they can allow contaminants or pollutants to enter the public water system…
June 11, 2019
RMU Offers Financial Assistance Program
The residential application for utility assistance is now available at RMU. "Our team recognized the hardships endured by those most in need in our community and actively pursued establishing a program to assist," said City Manager Jeff Fiegenschuh.
May 9, 2019
5/15 UAB Meeting Cancelled
The Utility Advisory Board Meeting will not meet on May 15th, 2019 as originally scheduled. The next scheduled meeting is July 17th, 2019
May 7, 2019
RMU Summer Saver Rate Returns
RMU is again offering the Summer Saver Electric Rate for residential customers. Customers can save money by reducing their electric usage between 2 pm and 7 pm Monday through Friday during the months of June through September. With the summer saver rate, you will be billed $0.2202 per kilowatt hour…
April 4, 2019
Lead and Copper Samples
UPDATE: (6/5/19) RMU has completed the collection of the samples. The samples have been sent to a certified lab for analysis. Thank you for your participation. Lead and Copper sample bottles will be delivered today, April 4th, to the customers contacted by letter. Pick-up of your sample will be Monday,…
April 1, 2019
Hydrant Flushing Begins
RMU Crews are beginning our hydrant flushing program this week. Over the coming months, Rochelle's 900 hydrants will each be flushed. As a result, your water may be discolored. Please run the faucet until clear before using for drinking or washing dishes.
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