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Last Updated: Aug 18th, 2008 - 05:05:51 PM

Public Utilities

Water

Service Provider: Osceola Water & Waste Water Department
Available Water Line Sizes: 6", 8", 12"
Line Presssure: 48 PSI
Current Daily Treatment Capacity: 2,500,000 gallons
Primary Water Supply: 3 Wells (1,500 feet deep)
Current Daily Usage: 1,827,000 gallons
Current Daily Excess: 673,000 gallons
Total Storage Capacity: 1,700,000 gallons

A chemical analysis of the city water is available. Future expansion of capacity will be determined by population growth and needs of new or expanding industries.

Contact Information

Ed Allred
Osceola Water & Waste Department
100 West Semmes
Osceola, AR 72370
870-563-5400


Sewer

Service Provider: Osceola Water & Waste Water Department
Available Industrial Lines: 6", 8"
Current Treatment Capacity: 2.5 MGD
Current Usage: 1.75 MGD
Current Reserve: .75 MGD

The new treatment facility sewer system was constructed in 1988. Future expansion will be based on population growth and needs of new or expanding industries.

Contact Information

Ed Allred
Osceola Water & Waste Department
100 West Semmes
Osceola, AR 72370
870-563-5400


Solid Waste

Service Provider: Mississippi County Landfill
Expected Useful Life: 20 years

The landfill handles only non-hazardous waste and can be expanded if future demands warrant it.

Contact Information

County Judge Steve McGuire
Mississippi County Landfill
Luxora, AR 72358
870-658-2407


Hazardous Waste

Service Provider: LWD, Calvert City, Kentucky
Rates:

  • Treatability Study: $500 (one-time)
  • Disposal: $150 per ton
  • Transportation: $612.50 (175 miles at $3.50 per mile)

Contact Information

LWD Sanitary Landfill Inc.
PO Box 327
Calvert City, KY 42029
502-395-8313


Electric

Service Provider: Osceola Municipal Light & Power
Transmission Voltage: 161,000 (KV Rating)
Distribution Voltage: 13,800 (KV Rating)

Entergy Arkansas is the source of energy and there are two feeds into the city. The Osecola Municipal Light & Power Company has the ability to negotiate and "wheel in" power from other suppliers.

A recent survey indicated that commerical electrical rates in Osceola were the second lowest in a five-state region. Additionally, infrastructure needs and phased-in discounts for new industries are provided baded on prospects' level of new job creation in the community.

Contact Information

Billy Griffin
Utility Manager
Osceola Municipal Light & Power
316 West Hale
Osceola, AR 72370
870-563-5245


Natural Gas

Service Provider: Associated Natural Gas
Size of Lines into City: 6"
Size of Lines within City: 3", 4"
Line Pressure: 100 PSI Generously sponsored by Osceola Light and Power

Contact Information

Andy Storf

533 North 10th Street
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870-762-5111)


 



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