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  • 05-21-2013
    Water Main Flushing Program Has Concluded

    UNITED WATER IDAHO 2013 WATER MAIN FLUSHING PROGRAM HAS CONCLUDED
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  • 05-16-2013
    UNITED WATER IDAHO PLANS FOOTHILLS WATER MAIN WORK
    United Water Idaho will begin construction on Phase 2 of its North Mountain water main project on May 28.  During construction, access to some trails in the Boise Foothills will be closed to protect the public. + Read More
  • 04-25-2013
    ROGER GREAVES NAMED DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING AT UNITED WATER IDAHO
    Roger Greaves is named the new Director of Engineering at United Water Idaho, replacing long-time engineer Scott Rhead, who retired after 23 years. + Read More
  • 04-10-2013
    Water Main Flushing Program Starts April 15

    UNITED WATER IDAHO BEGINS ANNUAL WATER MAIN FLUSHING PROGRAM APRIL 15
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  • 01-04-2013
    HOMEOWNERS CAN TAKE STEPS TO PREVENT FROZEN PIPES
    Easy to follow tips to help homeowners prevent their pipes from freezing in the cold weather. + Read More
  • 01-23-2013
    PROLONGED SUB-FREEZING TEMPERATURES TAKING TOLL ON PIPES AND WATER METERS
    The sub-freezing temperatues in the Boise area are keeping United Water Idaho crews busy around the clock, dealing with frozen pipes and water meters. + Read More
  • 11-28-2012
    United Water Idaho Donates Heavy Equipment to CWI
    United Water Idaho donated two large diesel engines to the Vocational-Technical Education department at the College of Western Idaho. + Read More
  • 10-05-2012
    United Water Idaho Plans Foothills Work
    United Water Idaho will install a water main transmission line in the Foothills north of Hill Road between 26th and 28th Streets. + Read More
  • 06-05-2012
    Hobble Creek water update
    Hobble Creek customer update on backflow event.  Laboratory tests confirm the water is safe to use. + Read More
  • 05-11-2012
    Water Main Flushing Update
    United Water Idaho's Spring 2012 water main flushing program has concluded + Read More
  • 04-05-2012
    2012 Flushing Program Begins Monday, April 9

    United Water Idaho’s spring water main flushing program begins Monday, April 9.  Unlike past years, when most of the work has been done at night, this year’s water main maintenance program will include one week of daytime flushing.  During the week of April 9-13, United Water employees will be flushing water out of blowoff valves, located in the street, instead of fire hydrants. 

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  • 03-28-2012
    UNITED WATER IDAHO REMINDS HOMEOWNERS TO GET BACKFLOW SYSTEMS INSPECTED
    Spring is the best time to get your backflow assembly tested!  Protect your family's drinking water by having your backflow assembly tested today. + Read More
  • 02-13-2012
    UNITED WATER IDAHO HONORED FOR DIVERSITY EFFORTS

    United Water Idaho has been recognized for its efforts at identifying and purchasing goods and services from Women, Minority or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (WMDVBE) in 2011.  Company Vice President and General Manager, Greg Wyatt, accepted the Bergis Mamudi Diversity and Inclusion Award at the Suez Environnement North America Manager’s Conference in Providence, Rhode Island on January 19.
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  • 01-13-2012
    Registration Now Open for Water-Efficient Landscape Classes

    Registration is now open for FREE water-efficient landscaping classes offered by United Water Idaho, the City of Boise and the University of Idaho Extension Ada County office.

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  • 09-30-2011
    United Water Idaho Increases Low-income Assistance Program Grants
    United Water Idaho announced today that it is increasing the annual grant for customers eligible to receive help paying their water bills.  Effective October 1st, the maximum grant will increase 30 percent, from $50 to $65. + Read More
  • 08-03-2011
    United Water Idaho Files Rate Request with PUC

    United Water Idaho today (August 3) filed a rate request with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission.

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  • 06-29-2011
    NEW WATER STORAGE TANK COMPLETED ON WARM SPRINGS MESA

    false Mark Snider United Water Idaho 208 362 7328 mark.snider@unitedwater.com NEW WATER STORAGE TANK COMPLETED ON WARM SPRINGS MESA BOISE ID 2011 06 29 4 00 pm BOISE, ID, June 29, 2011 – United Water Idaho announced today that

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  • 06-15-2011
    Jessica Hansen Wins United Water Scholarship

    false Mark Snider United Water Idaho 208 362 7328 mark.snider@unitedwater.com UNITED WATER AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP TO JESSICA HANSEN, MOUNTAIN VIEW HIGH SCHOOL GRAD Boise ID 2011 06 15 9 00 am United Water announced that the company has awarded its

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  • 06-17-2011
    Hill Road Main Replacement Work Begins June 27

    United Water Idaho begins the second phase of its major Hill Road water main replacement construction project on Monday, June 27.

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  • 05-19-2011
    United Water Idaho, Boise Library Team up to Promote Water Conservation

    United Water Idaho expands its free water conservation kit giveaway program to distribute kits at Boise public libraries.

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  • 03-30-2011
    UNITED WATER IDAHO WINS “BEST TASTING WATER” COMPETITION

    United Water Idaho has the best-tasting water of any public water system in Southwestern Idaho.  A panel of independent judges made that determination today during judging at the studios of Boise’s NBC affiliate, KTVB-TV.

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  • 04-08-2011
    United Water Idaho Begins Spring Flushing Program Monday

    false Mark Snider United Water Idaho 208 362 7328 mark.snider@unitedwater.com UNITED WATER IDAHO BEGINS SPRING FLUSHING PROGRAM MONDAY Annual program runs through May 19 Daytime flushing new in 2011 Boise ID 2011 04 08 3 00 pm United Water

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  • 10-01-2010
    United Water Idaho Praised for New Facility

    Boise Mayor David Bieter and Idaho Department of Environmental Quality Director Toni Hardesty helped United Water Idaho officially open its new Hilton well at an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony today.  More than 3,700 United Water Idaho customers on the Boise Bench will get improved water quality thanks to new water treatment equipment installed at the site.  The utility spent more than $1.6 million to rebuild the Hilton well house, install wellhead treatment and upgrade the facility on Hilton Street.

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  • 09-18-2010
    UNITED WATER IDAHO SWOOPS IN TO HELP BIRDS OF PREY

    Future expansion at the World Center for Birds of Prey in Boise, Idaho, will now be easier to accomplish thanks to United Water Idaho.  The utility, the largest water provider in the State of Idaho, is donating the labor to extend a water main and relocate a fire hydrant at the Center.

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  • 09-15-2010
    UNITED WATER IDAHO TO BREAK GROUND ON MAJOR WATER MAIN PROJECT

    UNITED WATER IDAHO TO BREAK GROUND ON MAJOR WATER MAIN PROJECT
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  • 07-16-2010
    Customers Could Win Up To $2,500 By Learning About United Water's Paperless eBilling Program

    United Water officials announced the launch of a sweepstakes campaign designed to encourage enrollment in its award-winning paperless eBilling program that will offer a grand prize of $2,500 and four daily prizes of $50 during the next 12 weeks. The “Go Green. Win Green.” program is open to residents and businesses in United Water’s service territory who visit the company’s website at www.unitedwater.com/ebillingprize.

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  • 07-01-2010
    NEW UNITED WATER IDAHO FACILITY IMPROVES WATER QUALITY FOR BOISE BENCH NEIGHBORHOOD

    More than 3,700 United Water Idaho customers on the Boise Bench will get improved water quality thanks to new water treatment equipment going on line today.  The utility spent more than $1.6 million to rebuild the Hilton well house, install wellhead treatment and upgrade the facility on Hilton Street.

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  • 03-04-2010
    United Water Signs 10-Year Contract With East Providence To Upgrade And Operate City's Wastewater Facilities

    United Water, one of the leading providers of water and wastewater services in the nation, today announced it had reached agreement with the City of East Providence, RI, for a 10-year, design-build-operate (DBO) contract for the city’s wastewater collection and treatment facilities, which provide service to roughly two-thirds of East Providence’s 50,000 residents.

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  • 03-01-2010
    United Water Idaho Employee Honored for Fight Against Breast Cancer

    The St. Luke’s Health Foundation will receive a $1,500 donation in honor of Gary Richter, an employee at United Water Idaho. Richter is a recipient of the company’s annual “Care to Share” Award, which recognizes United Water employees for their community service. 

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  • 12-11-2008
    Homeowners Should Prepare For The Freezing Temperatures(2)

    As the weekend forecast for Boise and the Treasure Valley calls for freezing overnight temperatures, United Water Idaho is reminding homeowners, apartment managers and business owners to take some simple steps to prevent leaks and water-related damage.

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  • 01-16-2009
    United Water's Bill Carr Elected To Head Regional Trade Group
    Willis (Bill) Carr, Production Manager at United Water Idaho, has been elected as Chair-elect of the Pacific Northwest Section of the American Water Works Association (PNWS/AWWA).  Carr will assume the Chair-elect position in May, and will become Chair in May 2010, serving until May, 2011. + Read More
  • 12-19-2008
    United Water Helps Local Charities For The Holidays

    United Water Idaho and its employees have pitched in to help local non-profits during the holiday season.  Thanks to United Water’s 90-plus employees, area families will enjoy a turkey dinner, will have warm clothing and Christmas gifts.

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