Decatur Utilities

May is Older Americans Month. We have a great program called Operation: Warm where you can add $1 or more to your monthly DU bill and help those in who are elderly, handicapped or facing a health crisis say warm and healthy. Sign up at decaturutilities.com/community-supp…. Cancel at any time!

Derby Down Decatur is this Saturday on Ferry St. with a FULL slate of events throughout the day and evening. Will the DU Derby Bucket Truck have enough "gas" to "water" down and "waste" the competition while it "powers" it's way to a win? Come join the fun and find out!

DU's Budget Billing program helps you avoid those spikes by taking the past 12 months' billing data and leveling out your monthly payment. We analyze and make adjustments in May and November to keep you on track. Visit decaturutilities.com/billing-payment for more information.

Sign up for SmartHub today! DU's online account portal allows you to manage your DU account on any mobile device - Apple or Android. Monitor your current utility usage daily, receive important notifications, view and pay your bill securely, report outages via the app or by text.

LifeSouth is at the DU Main Office today until 3 p.m. Come give and help us meet our goal of 20 pints!

The LifeSouth Blood Donation Bus will be at the DU Main Office parking lot tomorrow, Tues, 5/12 from 9a-3p. Our employees will be giving to meet the need for blood at North Alabama hospitals. Help us meet our goal of 20 pints! Stop by and give if you can. #duservicewithpurpose

Have you ever wondered how electricity is produced and delivered? Natural gas? Drinking water? How can you stay safe utilities? What about saving on your monthly bill? DU can come speak to your group about all this & more! Just call 256-552-1444 to schedule. #duservicewithpurpose

On Mon, 5/11 and Tues, 5/12 from 7:30a-4p, crews from Xylem Tree Services, an authorized DU contractor, will be removing trees from around DU powerlines near the intersection of Stratford Rd. SE and Pennylane SE. Be aware of crews and heavy equipment in the work zone.

Your DU Water Treatment Plant's most recent awards are the Alabama Water Pollution Control Association (AWPCA) Best Operated Plant Award (2024); AWPCA Best Operated Distribution System (2024) & ADEM Optimized Plant Award 13 consecutive years (2012-2024). decaturutilities.com/water

Get that heat pump serviced before hot weather! Use a member of the TVA Quality Contractor Network. Go to energyright.com & register for a free account. There you will find a list of local TVA QCN members who can help you with rebates on new equipment & weatherization.

As always, we are keeping an eye on the weather situation for today. Our crews will be ready to roll should we experience any power outages. Need to report an outage? Call 256-552-1400 and follow the system prompts. Registered SmartHub users can also use the app to text outages.

DU is looking for a full-time utility engineer for Gas, Water & Wastewater Ops. If you - or someone you know - is interested, visit jobs.decaturutilities.com for more information and to apply. DU offers an outstanding work environment and benefits package. #DUServiceWithPurpose

Day 2 of National Drinking Water Week: Delivering drinking water that meets or exceeds all state and federal mandates for quality and safety is a task that takes the 24/7/365 effort of plant operators, maintenance mechanics, electricians, engineers and others! #WaterWeek

Today we begin a weeklong recognition of National Drinking Water Week. It’s a chance to recognize the water industry professionals who work hard every day to deliver safe, drinking water to our community!

DU's Budget Billing program helps you avoid those spikes by taking the past 12 months' billing data and leveling out your monthly payment. We analyze and make adjustments in May and November to keep you on track. Visit decaturutilities.com/billing-payment for more information.

Notice an issue with one of our street or security lights around town? You can now inform us of street or security light problems by scanning the QR code in the graphic OR going to decaturutilities.com and clicking on the link by the street light icon.

Even though some wipes say "flushable" - they are NOT safe for DU's sewer system and can cause clogs as well as damage equipment at our lift stations and wastewater treatment plant. Please dispose of any type of wipe, feminine product, cotton swabs, etc. in the trash instead.

Sign up for SmartHub today! DU's online account portal allows you to manage your DU account on any mobile device - Apple or Android. Monitor your current utility usage daily, receive important notifications, view and pay your bill securely, report outages via the app or by text.

We're bringing April Pipeline Awareness Month to a close - but calling 811 before digging is something you need to remember all year round! Call Alabama 811 (dial 811) at least 48 hours before you plan to dig on private residential or commercial property!

Did you know that Operation Warm funds also help our eldery, handicapped and health-challenged customers stay COOL too? Administered by CAPNA, assistance is available on a one-time basis. Sign up at decaturutilities.com/community-supp…. You can cancel at any time! #duservicewithpurpose