All of the wastewater generated within the City of Manchester is treated by the City’s waste water plant located at 541 South Brewer Street. The City is responsible for conveying…
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Hazardous waste disposal is managed by the Delaware County Solid Waste Commission and the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency DMASWA.
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CURBSIDE LEAF PICKUP: mid-October through Thanksgiving, weather permitting. Dates announced in the fall. More Fall Leaf Pick Up InformationCHRISTMAS TREE PICK UP: one day pickup. January. Date announced mid-December. More…
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Will Hydrant Flushing Affect Your Water?If you are using water when the fire hydrant flushing process is occurring in your neighborhood, the water that we are scouring out of the…
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Unfortunately, the City of Manchester does not offer a reduced rate program. However, Operation New View and Delaware County Community Services may offer assistance with payment toward your utility bill.
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Utility rates will be increased as needed to meet the cost of operating. The current rates are calculated to meet the operating and maintenance costs of supplying water, sewer and…
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Charges may differ for each customer receiving a utility bill depending upon their circumstances and/or type of classification (residential, commercial, industrial, etc.). For most residents, the following charges will apply:Water…
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Bills are sent through the Post Office on or before the last business day of the month and are expected to be received by you within the next couple of…
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A delinquent notice will be sent to all customers if payment has not been received by the close of business on the 10th day of the month and a 5%…
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Your utility bill can be paid by cash, check, money order, automatic withdrawal, debit card or credit card.Payment may be made:In person at City Hall or by mail to 208…
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Residents are billed monthly for water, sewer, garbage & compost.Bills are sent out on or before the last business day of each month.Bills are due by the 10th day of…
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The City of Manchester mails approximately 2,000 individual water bills monthly. To help keep expenses to a minimum, Utility Bills are mailed out on postcards to save on both paper…
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There are some concerns from time to time about the accuracy of the water meters. The City of Manchester uses positive displacement meters. That means water has to enter the…
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Check the Water Meter Turn off all of your water inside and outside of your home, but leave your shutoff valve open. Locate your water meter (usually located in the…
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Sewer back-ups occur despite the best of maintenance programs. The vast majority of sewer back-ups occur from circumstances beyond the control of the City or the property owner. Here's what…
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If the problem is limited to a single faucet, try unscrewing the faucet aerator. Rinsing or replacing clogged or corroded screens and parts could solve your problem. If the problem…
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Water mains are most prone to breaking as winter approaches and the ground begins to freeze and in the spring as the frost goes out of the ground. This is…
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Please contact the City of Manchester at 563.927.3636 if you should notice any of the following: Leaking hydrant Noticeable damage, hydrant laying on its side If you see someone tampering…
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Ruptured water lines can cause extensive damage to a home. During the winter, home owners should take precautions to prevent water lines from freezing. Here are some simple tips to…
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Commonly in the winter, you will notice that your drinking water appears cloudy. Milky water, also commonly described as cloudy, hazy, soapy, or foamy, is almost always caused by air…
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