Beginning Monday morning the 29th of July, 2013, Public Water Supply District (PWSD) will start putting in a new water main and fire hydrants from FF to Honeysuckle down Rose Terrace.  Barring major weather delays, the contract is supposed to be done in 105 days, which will take it to about mid-December.  When PWSD knows the water will be off, they will put out door hangers to let you know and we will put the information on here as well.  There will be breaks from time to time so make sure you keep a one to two day supply of drinking water on hand and some water to flush the toilet.  Any breaks or water shut-offs will affect the Flower District, from Gardenia south.  We’ll do our best to help PWSD keep you informed and if you have any questions about the work, call PWSD at 881-1762. 

City Utilities is reminding customers to be aware of potential payment scams that have been used in an attempt to fraudulently obtain funds.

The most recent incidents involve customers being contacted by phone notifying them of immediate service disconnection.

The caller identifies themselves as a CU employee and states that service disconnection can be avoided if they immediately purchase a pre-paid fund transfer card, from a specific location, and provide that account number to the caller.

Customers are reminded of the following tips and safety steps to follow:

• CU technicians do not request, or accept, any payments in the field

• All CU staff members carry CU issued identification with field staff wearing uniforms

• Call CU at (417) 863-9000 for information about account status or to report suspicious activity