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October 1, 2014
RMU Receives Renewable Energy Award
Rochelle Municipal Utilities has been selected as a recipient of this year's Northern Illinois Renewable Energy Summit & Expo's "Leadership by Example" award. This recognition is meant to highlight area individuals, businesses, organizations, and Municipalities that have implemented renewable energy projects and practices in Transportation, Utility Scale Generation, Building Integration…
September 29, 2014
Electrical Project Status Update
The Rochelle Municipal Utilities 5kv conversion underground electrical project is underway. Residents have likely noticed our contractor, Utility Dynamics with equipment and construction in utility easements throughout back yards over the past several weeks and work will continue as weather permits in the coming months. The 5kv project is a…
September 24, 2014
Lanning Hired as Water/Water Reclamation Superintendent
The City of Rochelle is pleased to announce the addition of Adam Lanning to our team as the RMU Superintendent of Water and Water Reclamation. He will begin his new position on September 29. Mr. Lanning holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Illinois State University in Geology and a…
September 15, 2014
Community Alert Drawing Winners
The following people won the weekly drawings in May and June as a result of registering for the Community Alert Program. Rosita.jimenez3213ValhallOconnorLadonnacook47KiddylandAmy.tsimpleChardon4Tdanner630 GRAND PRIZE WINNER (NEST THERMOSTAT): gwenhayes If this is the first part of your e-mail address, please send an e-mail to from that e-mail address listed above.…
July 13, 2014
Boil Order Issued for 1100 Block of N. 7th Street
Monday, July 14th, 2014 RMU Water Operators repaired the water main break in the 1100 block of North Seventh Street.. As a result of the work, a Precautionary Boil Order has been issued for customers along Highway 251 between Carrie Avenue and Flagg Road. As a reminder during the precautionary…
RMU will build a 300 kW Solar Plant at the Water Treatment Plant to add to its Renewable Energy sources. Solar Plants have the capability to reduce peak demand which is an increasing part of energy costs. RMU already has renewable energy in its mix with the Bio-Gas plant at…
May 27, 2014
Road Closure
On Wednesday, May 28, 2014, Caron Road is scheduled to be closed in the Industrial area between Steam Plant Road and Timber Lane. Weather permitting; the roadway will be closed for water main work between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Signage will be placed on both Caron Road…
May 27, 2014
May 27, 2014 Power Outage
Due to the events of the weekend power outage, the generation plant had to restart an engine which caused a short power outage this morning. Approximately 3000 customers were affected. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the RMU Customer Service office at 815-562-4155.
May 27, 2014
RMU Offers Solar Plant Incentive
RMU is introducing a new incentive for commercial and industrial customers in the area of Renewable Energy. Solar Plants have the capability to reduce peak demand which is an increasing part of energy costs. RMU is offering a $100/kW installed/year rebate for the first 5 years of a solar plant.…
May 26, 2014
Water Service Interruption - Parkview Drive
RMU WATER SERVICE INTERRUPTION On Thursday, May 29, 2014 weather permitting; Martin and Company is scheduled to abandon a section of water main as part of the School Avenue bridge project. In order to perform the work, water service will be interrupted in the 1000 block of Parkview…
May 23, 2014
Water Main Repair on South Second Street
Thursday, May 22nd, 2014 RMU Water Operators repaired a water main break in the 500 block of South Second Street. As a result of the work, a Precautionary Boil Order has been issued. As a reminder during the precautionary boil order, all customers in the 500 block of South Second…
May 15, 2014
Water Main Repair on Garfield Drive
Friday, 1:15 p.m. the Boil Order on Garfield Drive has been lifted. Notices will be delivered to each residence within the hour. Kathy Cooper, Water/Water Reclamation Superintendent RMU Water Operators had to shut off the water on Garfield Drive in order to repair the water main. A boil order has…
April 29, 2014
Annual Hydrant Flushing Update
The annual city-wide flushing program is completed. The operators will continue to do flushing on some dead end mains on a monthly basis.
April 23, 2014
Annual Hydrant Flushing
Monday, April 28, 2014, Rochelle Municipal Utilities will begin their annual hydrant flushing project. The fire hydrants are opened and allowed to run in an effort to circulate water in the underground water mains. It will take approximately three weeks to complete the entire system. RMU Water Operators will be…
April 21, 2014
Water Main Repair - North 15th Street
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2014 (weather permitting) RMU Water Operators are scheduled to repair the water main at 115 North 15th Street. RMU Operators intend to work from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 22nd. Flaggers will be in the area as vehicular traffic will be impacted. Traffic will be…
April 15, 2014
Water Main Repair - 195 Irene
Tuesday, April 15, 2014, RMU Water Operators will repair a water main break at 195 Irene. The break is in the parkway and repairs will begin at approximately 10:00 a.m. RMU does not anticipate any water service interruptions, but customers in the area may experience low water pressure and discolored…
March 31, 2014
Future Electric System Improvements Coming This Summer
Residents can expect to see a great deal of activity along the IL Route 251 corridor between IL Route 38 and Flagg Road in the coming months as Rochelle Municipal Utilities begins Phase 1 of its electrical system infrastructure upgrade. The five-phase project, Rochelle 5KV Conversion, will increase the efficiency of…
March 11, 2014
Water Main Repair - 108 Shirley Avenue
Wednesday, March 12, 2014, RMU Water Operators will repair a broken water main at 108 Shirley Avenue. The work will begin at approximately 9:00 a.m. RMU does not anticipate any water service interruptions, however customers in the area may experience low water pressure and discolored water during the repairs. If…
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