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Municipal Utilities: Good for All of Us <br /> Municipal utilities fulfill some of the most basic needs for their customers.So much of our daily <br /> routines depend on the delivery of these energy and water resources. Our health, hygiene, nutrition, <br /> comfort and productivity are all improved by municipal utility providers.We are fortunate as citizens of <br /> Elk River to enjoy the benefits of safe, reliable and cost-effective utilities. Elk River Municipal Utilities has <br /> been providing this service for more than 100 years,while striving to improve the quality of life for its <br /> customers and minimize the impact of energy and water use on the environment. <br /> Municipal utilities provide clean water and waste-water management.The fulfillment of this <br /> basic human need allows us to drink safe water,safely prepare food to eat, clean our clothing and <br /> various other items, and bathe.A lack of this resource would present serious health risks to a <br /> community. Utility companies also provide affordable energy that brings efficiency and comfort to our <br /> lives and the workplace.The electricity provided by municipal utilities allows our economy to flourish <br /> and become more and more efficient.The low cost of water and energy has helped to make the United <br /> States a prosperous nation. <br /> Citizens expect that municipal utilities will be delivered safely and dependably. Municipal Utility <br /> providers must consider factors such as severe weather events, infrastructure, maintenance and careful <br /> planning to succeed in managing the reliability of their service. ERMU has consistently been one of the <br /> most reliable utility providers.They have achieved a 99.99%Average Service Availability Index,which <br /> means ERMU customers had power 99.99%of the time. ERMU is also a three-time recipient of the <br /> American Public Power Association's Reliable Public Power Provider(RP3) designation.The RP3 <br /> designation recognizes public utilities that show proficiency in the disciplines of safety, reliability, <br /> workforce development and system improvement. <br /> 1 <br /> 11 <br />