Stilwell Utilities

The modernized water treatment plant project included a complete new plant control system and improvements to insure the finished water would comply with the new EPA drinking water standards which came into effect January 1, 2004. This new upgrade now allows our water plant the capacity of 4.2 mgd with a peak demand of 2.2 mgd. Therefor allowing an adequate capacity available for increased water demands. ($2,700,000)

Stilwell's water system consists three raw water sources: City Lake, Starr Springs, and Evansville Creek, and a clear well holding approximately 300,000 gallons in storage, and three water storage tanks totaling approximately 2,000,000 gallons.

In 2001 a major expansion of the wastewater treatment plant was completed to

accommodate the domestic and industrial growth of Stilwell totaling $3,200,000.

The Stilwell Area Development Authority is a public provider of electricity. In Stilwell's early days, Stilwell produced its own power with a coal fired power plant, which was located on Oak Street.

In 1950, the Grand River Dam Authority, aka GRDA, became the provider of wholesale electricity to the City of Stilwell. In 2000, the GRDA and City of Stilwell Utilities celebrated 50 years of our public power partnership by signing a ten-year power purchase agreement. The electric department has undergone major upgrades over the last few years in new sub-stations and line improvements. The SADA has invested over 1 million dollars to improve the delivery of electricity to our customers.

Deferred payment: Customer Assistance

We realize that our customers are not always able to pay their bills by the due date. Our Customer Service Representatives are available to provide information and assist you in applying for deferred payment. Please contact a representative at 918-696-5084.

•  Deferrals must be made by application in person at the Stilwell Utilities office.

•  Approval is not automatic and additional conditions may be required.

•  No more than one (1) deferral may be in process on an account at any time (this includes assistance programs from other agencies that promise to pay at a date after the regular due date)

•  No further extension will be approved on a deferred payment agreement

•  Application for deferred payment should be made no later than the last business day before the 20th of the month or the customer risks disconnect for non-payment.

AUTOMATIC BILL PAYMENTS

You can simplify your life with Customer Bank Draft, the Automatic Bill Payment Plan. When signing up for the Customer Bank Draft

Program, your utility payment will be automatically deducted from your checking or savings account each month.

Why Sign Up?

•  Easier way to make payments

•  Save you money on postage, late charges, and the cost of your check

•  Convenient - no more last minute trips to drop off your payments

When will my payments be made?



You will receive your monthly bill as you do now. Just review the bill. If it is ok, record the dollar amount in your check register and your payment will be deducted on the due date. If there is an error, give the Customer Service Department a call and we will make the correction before your payment is drafted.