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assurance of mind that the utilities will be effectively provided, and knowing that the customers <br />are getting the best deal for the services all make the purchasing of utilities easier. <br />Today, ERMU provides electricity to more than 12,300 customers and supplies water to <br />almost 5,300 customers. Elk River Municipal Utilities supplies electricity and water to not only <br />the people of Elk River, but also surrounding areas such as Otsego, Big Lake Township, and <br />Dayton. The members of those communities are who ERMU relies on to provide feedback to use <br />to make their customers' lives that much easier. Having a local municipal utility provider keeps <br />local control over how the utilities are provided within the community. By using local resources <br />to meet local needs, ERMU offers special programs that benefit the citizens of that area. <br />Elk River Municipal Utilities has the public's interest at heart and strives to provide the <br />most affordable, reliable, and sustainable services. The local ownership of ERMU puts the <br />money customers invest in their utilities back into the community, both through the local <br />economy and with the potential to create new jobs for residents. The Elk River community's <br />values are as follows: integrity, professionalism, honor, compassion, and dedication. All these <br />principles can also be found at ERMU, which is why my hometown benefits from having such a <br />distinguished municipal utility company that has earned multiple awards for its excellence in <br />reliability, smart energy, public power, and safety. Now everytime I brush my teeth or take out <br />the trash, I think about the standards that Elk River Municipal Utilities holds itself to and I know <br />that my household will continue to be supported by them. <br />RN <br />