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Keeping Our Water Clean

Return used motor oil for recycling Never pour oil onto the street or down a storm drain.This may wash into the nearest water body. Use a commercial car wash It is best to use a commercial car wash.If you must wash it at home, wash it on the lawn to keep dirty / soapy water […]

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Payment Options

Payment Options Eastern Bartholomew Water Corporation customers may choose from the following convenient payment options. Pay OnlineClick here to make a payment by credit card or bank debit card Automatic Bank WithdrawalHave your payment automatically deducted from your bank account each month with no extra fee. Call our customer care specialist at (812) 526-9777 for

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Service Deposits

New applicant deposits There is no cash deposit required for a new applicant if the applicant satisfies the following criteria: Applicant has been a customer of any utility within the last two years, owes no outstanding bills for service rendered by any such utility, did not have during the last twelve consecutive twelve months that

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Call Before You Dig

Call Before You Dig—It’s the Law If you’re planning to do any outdoor work, such as landscaping, installing a fence or excavating for construction, be sure to call before you dig. Just call 811at least “2 Full Working Days” but not more than 20 calendar days prior to the start of your excavation and they

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Keep pipes from freezing

When water freezes, it expands. That’s why a can of soda explodes if it’s put into a freezer to chill quickly and forgotten. When water freezes in a pipe, it expands the same way. If it expands enough, the pipe bursts, water escapes and serious damage results. Why Pipes Burst Surprisingly, ice forming in a

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Boil Water Advisory Tips

Use Tap Water For: Washing clothes (unless cloudy) Taking showers  (for adults and older children) Flushing toilets Making ice Brushing teeth Giving water to pets Use Boiled Water For: Drinking Washing fruits & vegetables Preparing food Making ice Mixing infant formula Brushing teeth Giving water to pets Use Extra Caution For: Most filters do not

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Private Wells

Basic Information From Environmental Protection Agency For Private Wells Proper well construction and continued maintenance are keys to the safety of your water supply. Your state water-well contractor licensing agency, local health department, or local water system professional can provide information on well construction. The well should be located so rainwater flows away from it.

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