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This Department employs three field employees. Approximately 3,900-metered accounts are serviced through a network of roughly 52 miles of water mains, 800 water valves, and 375 fire hydrants.

Water is supplied by three (3) shallow wells. Water is pumped from the Cedar Valley limestone formation. The City has four (4) elevated storage tanks with a total of 2,000,000 gallons of capacity.

The average daily water pumpage is 925,000 gallons.

The water treatment plant is located at 110 1st Avenue S., and the telephone number is (641) 357-3911. Emergency service (available 24 hours) can be reached at (641) 357-2186. Greg Farwell is the Director of this Department.

Other Links:
2009 Water Quality Report for Clear Lake Water Department
Frequently Asked Questions
Utility Billing