Rolla Municipal Utilities

Conserve where you safely can under these extremely difficult weather conditions. Thanks to all the RMU staff who have been, and are still out keeping the lights on and the water flowing. We have extremely hard working community servants in Rolla and our neighboring cities and counties clearing roads and responding to emergencies of all kinds. They all deserve our thanks!

We will be closed on Monday, February 15th 2021 in observance of Presidents day. For emergencies call 573-364-2195. Please stay warm.

Unfortunately colder temps are usually followed by higher utility bills. Here are a few tips to try and lower those bills. * Use the sun. Open your blinds during the day when the sun is shining, to let it do what it does best. Warm things up. After dark close the shutters and try to keep as much of that heat as possible in. * Dress for the season. Winter is the perfect time to wear your favorite sweats, comfy socks and cuddle up with some extra blankets and pillows.... * Run a humidifier. Air inside tends to be dryer in the winter due to your heating system. However humid air holds heat better so running a humidifier can help your house feel warmer. * Keep the furnace clean. Remember to check your furnace filter. Dirty filters can cause your heating system to work harder, which can raise your bills. * Remember to close off vents in rooms you don't use frequently. The forecast is calling for a lot of wintery weather over the next week. Stay safe and warm everyone.

Extremely cold weather is on the way. Try to follow some of these tips to help prevent your pipes from freezing: *Make sure you keep the heat on. Even if the building is going to be vacant, maintain a temperature of over 50F. *Keep interior doors open to cabinets with pipes in them(such as under your sink). This allows the rest of the house to help keep your pipes warm.... *If you're really worried about a pipe bursting, turn the faucet so that it drips just a little bit. This helps relieve pressure to the pipes. *Extra insulation can also help keep pipes from freezing. This is particularly significant for pipes in areas such as garages and attics. *Extreme cold can add more stress to your homes systems that can result in possible costly repairs and elevated utility bills.

RMU crews are out restoring power for a few minor outages from the ice last night. Stay safe by keeping away from any down power lines. We also have a reported water leak. Thanks to all our staff for keeping the lights on and the water flowing.

RMU Tree Trimmers work year round to prevent power outages in Rolla. They are currently working on Sycamore Drive on a few removals.

Rolla Municipal Utilities has an immediate opening for a Systems Technician. How to Apply / Contact: Applications will be accepted at the RMU Business Office, 102 W 9th St in Rolla, MO until position is filled. A complete job description and RMU’s application form may be found on the RMU website at www.rollamunicipalutilities.org or by request at the RMU Business Office. Please contact Chad Davis, P.E., RMU Operations Manager for more information regarding this career opportunity.

It’s Utility Scam Awareness Week. Follow along with us to learn how you can protect yourself against scammers and help spread awareness. Together, we can #StopScams. Learn more: www.utilitiesunited.org

RMU Office Staff is in the Halloween Spirit!

Walker Avenue will be closed tomorrow from Kingshighway to Black Street starting at 7am. We hope to reopen by 6:30pm. Please avoid the area as an RMU contractor will be performing directional boring.

Line crews on Martin Springs Drive working on a broken pole replacement.

Line crews working on the reconstruction project north of Kingshighway setting a new steel pole.

Have you drained and winterized your lawn irrigation system? If not, piping systems can burst after a hard freeze. This may result in a very high-water bill. Protect your system and your wallet by performing this simple task this week.

RMU line crews working on new line construction north of Kingshighway next to Null & Son Funeral Home. Journeyman Lineman Tom Carroll and Apprentice Lineman Jeremy Brown are pictured.

In observation of Columbus Day, RMU will be closed Monday, October 12th. Normal hours will resume Tuesday, October 13th. Please contact 573-364-2195 for emergency services.

Water main replacement continues on Olive Street working from 9th Street to Highway 72. RMU would like to thank you for helping us keep our crews safe as they work towards completing this upgrade within the next few weeks without any unanticipated delays.

The winners of the RMU Utility Credit vouchers are Amber Swarnes-Higgins, Aaron David Flegel and Christina Bruno. They will receive a credit on their utilities of $75, $175 and $275 respectively. Congratulations!!

Did you know that a dirty air filter can restrict airflow? In return, your unit must work harder in order to pump warm air through your home. The end result is an inefficient system that costs you extra money. Many filters need to be swapped out once per month. Check your unit today to see what is recommended.

Three lucky residential customers will be drawn from the pool of eligible participants TODAY! Be sure to get your entry in by 3 p.m. Good Luck!!!!

After a cold start this morning, temperatures will recover in the upper 70’s. A good afternoon task could be to do a heating system check! That checklist involves, a test run to ensure that your furnace is running properly, seasonal maintenance which includes, replacing the furnace and air conditioner filters, inspect and clean heating and exhaust vents, and don’t forget to check for carbon monoxide leaks.

RMU is celebrating Public Power Week, along with more than 2,000 other community-owned, not-for-profit electric utilities that collectively provide electricity to 49 million Americans. RMU wants to remind our customers this is the last week to enter to win credit on your utility bill. This year, in honor of our 75th Anniversary, we have increased the three winning prices to $75, $175, and $275. Now, get those entries in by 3 p.m. on Friday, October 9th. Good Luck!!!