Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties

Final steps taken to switch Royal's water utility to ILRW

City street improvements identified as next important priority

Transfer of the operation and maintenance of the City of Royal's water utility to Iowa Lakes Regional Water was finalized on July 21, when water meters were read for the final time by the city.

City Clerk Barb Fletcher informed the city council on Aug. 8 that the last water bills due to the city were sent. Future billings to Royal residents will come from ILRW.

Fletcher was authorized to issue refunds to eligible water customers.

The council approved the final reading of the ordinance designating Iowa Lakes Regional Water as operator of Royal's water facilities. All of ILRW's rates, rules and...