The major flooding events in southwestern Iowa are impacting some water plants and wells, surrounding them by floodwaters or inundating them.

• Glenwood and Pacific Junction: The Glenwood Municipal Utility (GMU) water plant and wells are completely surrounded by floodwaters. Customers are being asked to only use water as necessary.  Please delay use of washing machines, dish washers, and other uses so that the system can maintain treatment. Mills County EMA was notified by MidAmerican Energy that power to the Glenwood Municipal Water Treatment Facility near Pacific Junction, would be de-energized due to quickly encroaching floodwater. MidAmerican Energy has determined that the flood waters are an imminent threat to their electrical infrastructure as well as the treatment facility. Officials with Glenwood Municipal Utilities have requested that, until further notice, all water use within their service area be restricted to indoor use only. It is recommended that residents cut water use by a minimum of fifty percent (50%). Residents should also postpone laundry and dishwashing, refrain from watering lawns, washing cars, and performing other high-volume water activities.
  Glenwood Municipal Utilities has advised that their current water storage facilities contain enough water to serve its customers for approximately two (2) days with unrestricted use. Water conservation by customers will help to extend this period and reduce potential shortages and further restrictions. Based upon current conditions, Mills County Emergency Management Agency, Glenwood Municipal Utilities, and MidAmerican Energy do not have an estimated duration for the restrictions.
• These restrictions affect the following areas: City of Glenwood; Pony Creek area; Lake Ohana area. If you have questions or concerns regarding water usage, please contact Glenwood Municipal Utilities at 712-527-4868. The City of Pacific Junction also receives water supply from GMU and users there are also urged to also conserve water. Parts of Pacific Junction are currently inundated by floodwaters.
• Hamburg: Additionally, the City of Hamburg has lost its water treatment plant due to flooding. Power was shut off to the water treatment plant around 5:00 p.m. yesterday and water began inundating the plant sometime this morning. Emergency management staff are providing bottled water to residents. The local hospital in Hamburg has been disconnected from the water treatment plant and is utilizing other sources.

All customers are being asked to only use water as necessary.  Please delay use of washing machines, dish washers, and other uses so that the system can maintain treatment.