2017 Spencer Comprehensive Land Use Plan

Spencer, Iowa  2017  Comprehensive Plan

C HAPTER

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I NFRASTRUCTURE,

U TILITIES &

P LANNING

SPENCER INFRASTRUCTURE & UTILITIES Utilities and infrastructure in the community are operated under the auspices of the City of Spencer, the Spencer Municipal Utilities (SMU) and other franchised governmental and private utility providers. According to information obtained from the LOIS (LocationOne® Copyright 2012) report, the following tables show related infrastructure and utility information for Spencer, Iowa. This information was secured from sources believed to be reliable, but LOIS or the Iowa Economic Development Authority makes no representation or warranties as to the accuracy of the information presented.

Table 18 - Spencer Infrastructure & Utilities

TELECOMMUNICATIONS Name:

Spencer Municipal Utilities Communications

Location:

Spencer, Iowa (Clay)

POP Location:

Des Moines

Service Type:

Cable, internet, and telephone

Customers Served:

4,500

DSL:

No

Fiber Optics:

Yes

Switch Services

Yes, located in Spencer

Data Source: www.locationone.com - Spencer Municipal Utilities

While local telecommunication services of cable, internet, and telephone are offered through the Spencer Municipal Utilities, residents and businesses have many options for telecommunication providers and services. Other providers of telephone and internet services include CenturyLink, Mediacom, Evertek, or IGL Teleconnect, among others. Additionally, there are multiple providers offering cellular services such as Verizon, US Cellular, T-Mobile, iWireless, etc. Additional regional and nationwide cellular telephone options are available from a variety of cellular service providers. Cable television services are provided by Spencer Municipal Utilities and Mediacom.

WATER SERVICE Name:

Spencer Municipal Utilities

Location:

Spencer, Iowa (Clay)

Well Avg Depth:

75 ft.

Peak Demand (mgd):

2.99

Treated:

Yes

Cost/1000 Gal:

$4.50

Rated Capacity (mgd):

4

Storage Capacity (gal): 3,170,000

Temp Range (F): Hardness (ppm):

53-57

Major Source:

Well (alluvial aquifer)

100

Phone:

712-580-5800

Web Address: www.smunet.net

Data Source: www.locationone.com - Spencer Municipal Utilities

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