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The City of Ottawa is referred to as the City of Two Rivers.  Nearly 12,000 square miles of drainage meet where the Fox and Illinois Rivers unite in downtown Ottawa.  Some of the highest recorded flooding events have occurred here during the past 10 years, and more will occur.  To find out if your property is in a regulated floodplain or if there is historic flooding on your property, please contact the City at 815-433-0161 ext. 230.  

Flood Insurance

Did you know that flood insurance is available to everyone living in the City of Ottawa, including renters?  Did you know Ottawa residents receive up to 40% discount on flood insurance premiums?  Contact your insurance agent today to find out if your property and/or your possessions are covered by flood insurance.  Or check out https://www.fema.gov/flood-insurance   

Manual Meter Notice

Beginning March 1, 2024, the city will begin billing accounts with manual meters according to Municipal Code 106-151, Section C as follows:

All existing residential meters that are replaced must be replaced with a radio reading type. The water and sewer department will contact customers to schedule replacement of meters. After April 30, 2024, a $10 per month fee will be added to bills where the city has been unable to install the radio read type meters until the meter is replaced. Customers may voluntarily request a radio reading meter.