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Adopt a Hydrant
Program
Please consider adopting a hydrant in your
neighborhood. Assist by keeping it clear of
snow and ice. In the event of a fire, open
access saves time and lives!
Do you own property that is
not occupied during the winter
months?
www.algomautilities.com
Phone: 487-5556
February 2016
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Tree Trimming
Algoma Utilities will be trimming trees located
near the overhead power lines during the next
several months. This work is necessary to
provide adequate clearance around the power
lines to ensure safe and reliable electric service
to our customers. If you have any tree branches
that you think are too close or are touching
power lines, please contact us and we will
determine if the trees need to be trimmed.
Trimming will take place from January through
April in the Algoma Utilities service area. If you
have any questions please call Algoma Utilities
at 920-487-5556.
Normally if the building is adequately
heated the property will be o.k. However,
what happens if your furnace or the
electricity goes out? The potential is that
your water pipes and/or water meter could
freeze and break causing property damage.
Listed below are a few suggestions to help
prevent potential problems:
 Winterize your property and turn off
the main water valve and possibly
individual valves for toilets,
dishwashers, water heaters, etc.
 Have someone check to ensure the
furnace is working properly.
 Request the Utility shut off the water
at the curb stop. (A reconnection fee
will apply when turned on in spring.)
 Replace programmable thermostat
batteries annually.
 After a power outage, check that the
thermostat resumes its normal
settings.
Contact Algoma Utilities at 920-487-5556 if
you have questions about unoccupied
property.
WPPI/Algoma Utilities
High School Public Power Scholarship
Scholarship amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 19, 2016
Open to high school seniors planning to attend a
two year technical college or four year
college/university. The student (or their parent
or legal guardian) must be a customer of
Algoma Utilities.
Write a 500-1000 word essay that addresses the
following theme: The Wisconsin Assembly
voted January 12 to lift the state’s 1983 ban on
construction of new nuclear power plants. The
bill will move to the Wisconsin Senate for
consideration. The essay should support your
position of whether the moratorium should
remain in place or if it should be lifted. Defend
your position with at least three arguments.
Identify the sources of your information or ideas
with a standard citation method.
See www.algomautilities.com to download full
application directions and eligibility guidelines.
Simple Energy Efficiency
Take advantage of free ways to use energy &
water smarter! Go to
www.focusonenergy.com/residential/simpleenergy-efficiency to register for your free
energy saving kit.
The Public Service Commission allows utilities
to collect deposits (similar to a security deposit)
for a variety of reasons. One of which is if you
become disconnected due to non-payment of a
utility bill or are 80 days past due during the
winter moratorium, some exclusions may apply.
The amount of the deposit can vary depending
on the reason for the deposit request. If your
account is 80 days or more past due during the
winter moratorium the deposit can be equal to
the highest four consecutive bills in the past 12
months.
For example, if the four highest bills total $300,
the customer would be required to pay a deposit
of $300, in addition to your regular monthly
service bill.
Please contact the Utility office to discuss your
account to avoid a deposit request.
Avoid a Frozen Water Lateral
Please contact Algoma Utilities if you notice
your water changing to an unusual color,
becoming rusty or extremely cold. These may be
signs your water lateral is freezing. Please let
your water run and call 920-487-5556 to request
assistance.
City to Adjust Sewer Rate beginning
with January 2016 usage
To All Algoma Utility Customers
Are Home Energy Costs
Putting the Squeeze on You?
Energy Services for Kewaunee County
may be able to help.
For more information call:
920-388-0652
INCOME GUIDELINES FOR
2015-2016 Heating Season
HOUSEHOLD
SIZE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
THREE
MONTH
6,400
8,370
10,339
12,308
14,277
16,247
16,616
16,985
For your convenience applications will
be taken at Algoma Utilities
on the following dates.
Please call to schedule an appointment
920-338-0652
Wednesday, February 10th
Wednesday, April 20th
10:00am – 12:00pm
10:00am – 12:00pm
In mid-2015, the City retained John A. Mayer,
utility rate analyst, to complete a wastewater
utility rate study. Findings illustrated a
significant need to adjust sewer user rates to:
(1) cover current operations and maintenance,
(2) repay the General Fund for costs paid on
behalf of the sewer utility over several years,
(3) purchase a new sewer Vac Truck for
underground work,
(4) replacement of an Ultraviolet Light
Disinfection System.
The increase, effective with January 2016
usage, will appear on February’s bill, and
amount to $10.78 per month for an average
residential customer. The new base rate will be
$24.00 per month for a 5/8 inch meter and the
user rate will be $9.89 per 1,000 gallons. This
adjustment is needed to provide for an effective
wastewater treatment facility in the City which
will meet federal and state regulatory standards.
Jeff Wiswell
Administrator - Clerk – Treasurer
City of Algoma