Alerts

Keeping You Informed

At ERMU, communication is one of our core values. We take our commitment to providing customers with clear and timely information very seriously, especially in critical alert situations.

In the case of a large power outage or water supply emergency, updates will be made to this page as information becomes available. If you are currently experiencing a loss of power or water emergency, please contact us at 763.441.2020 during regular business hours, or after hours at 1.888.606.4660.

Drought Warning Response Phase - 08.22.23

Due to prolonged dry weather that has resulted in the expansion of severe drought, the DNR has moved our region’s watershed into the Drought Warning Response Phase.

In order to ensure your water supply can support essential public safety systems and to prevent the need for greater conservation protocols, ERMU is asking customers to use water efficiently and follow watering restrictions established by the City of Elk River Code of Ordinances.

• No sprinkling allowed between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. – This is the hottest part of the day and most water is lost to evaporation.
• Odd/even sprinkling days – If your address is an even number, you can water your lawn on even numbered days. If your address is an odd number, you can sprinkle on odd numbered days.

For more information, visit the DNR’s Minnesota Statewide Drought Plan.