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The Importance of Municipal Utilities I wake up in the morning and turn on the light. A utility. Then, I head to the bathroom and use the toilet and as always, I wash my hands afterward. I wet my toothbrush and brush my teeth. Wash my face using the water from the sink. Another two utilities. Next, I go to the kitchen to make breakfast and head to the refrigerator to grab the milk. Yet another utility. I do not believe this morning routine is any different than anyone else and it verifies just how much we as a society rely on utilities in our day-to-day lives. The City of Elk River and I have electricity, water, trash, and recycling services; and it is all made feasible by the Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU). Every day we use utilities such as electricity, gas, water, sewer, internet, trash, and more. Some of those utilities can harm the environment, which is why Elk River Municipal Utilities is such a remarkable institution. They offer rebates on sustainable utilities that both save you money and protect the environment. Some of those rebates to which my household has beneiitted from include the purchase of energy -efficient appliances, air conditioning tune-ups, and electric vehicle chargers. These rebates make utilities more inexpensive so people can put more environmentally friendly utilities into their homes and know they are making a difference in our community and the future of its residents. Elk River Municipal Utilities has five core values: Integrity, quality, communication, safety, and competition. These values make this local utility company more reliable. Its customers know that Elk River Municipal Utilities will be honest and accountable in all aspects of what they do. By supplying quality electricity, water, garbage, and recycling services that benefit the local residents, Elk River Municipal Utilities make life easier for those in the surrounding areas. The open communication between the company and its customers, the 3