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Electric, gas companies address usage amid cold weather
Electric, gas companies address usage amid cold weather By Dallas Payeton | February 15, 2021 at 6:31 PM CST - Updated February 15 at 6:31 PM
LAWTON, Okla. (TNN) - Freezing temperatures are impacting local gas and electric companies throughout the state.
Tim Hushbeck is the External Affairs Manager for the Lawton Public Service of Oklahoma office.
He said on Monday around noon. Southwest Power Pool emailed PSO stating that they needed to cut power across the state to lower the power level.
That included Lawton as well, starting with Sheridan Road and nearby areas since it’s one of the most powered areas in town.
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In the first eight months since acquiring the City of Rosiclare water production system and wastewater system, Illinois American Water has invested approximately $1.1 million in upgrades. These projects are part of the company’s commitment to invest $5 million in the first five years of ownership.
Mike Brown, operations superintendent, explained, “Illinois American Water continuously makes improvements to support safety, efficiencies and water quality. We take great pride in delivering drinking water which not only meets Environmental Protection Agency standards but is better than required. Our customers deserve the best product possible.”
Work completed at the water treatment plant includes upgrading security and implementing new technology to support reliability. Structural improvements were made to improve employee safety and security. High service pumps have been procured and will be installed
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Illinois American Water Urges Customers to Prepare for Extreme Cold
February 2, 2021 GMT
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (BUSINESS WIRE) Feb 2, 2021
With extremely cold temperatures expected in the coming days, Illinois American Water is reminding homeowners to take steps to prevent frozen pipes. These tips can also help protect the local water team as they perform critical work for reliable, safe water service.
Customers should:
Allow a small trickle of water to run overnight to keep pipes from freezing. Customers should consider collecting the water for later use such as watering indoor plants and more. The cost of a short-term trickle is much less costly than a repair to a burst pipe.
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