IMU owns and operates four deep water wells that pump an average of 1.2 million gallons of raw water per day. The water is locally treated using a lime softening process which reduces the natural hardness to 100-120 parts per million, or 5.8-7 grains per gallon. The plant is designed to treat 3.3 million gallons a day and is currently at approximately one third of that capacity.
IMU Fiber phone provides a reliable, always-ready connection to the outside world!
IMU Fiber TV offers over 200 channels of entertainment, information, sports, and more!
With speeds up to one GIGABIT, IMU Fiber has internet packages for every level user. Our plans include all of these features:
IMU serves the electric requirements of the citizens and businesses of Indianola located within its established territorial boundaries. IMU currently maintains approximately 6,300 electric meters.
In 2025, IMU's Customer Service Department processed over 97,000 payments and 1225 applications.
In 2025, IMU treated
585 million gallons of water.
The IMU water plant is designed to treat 3.3 MILLION gallons of water PER DAY.
IMU’s water plant pumps an
average of 1.2 MILLION gallons
of raw water PER DAY.
IMU currently maintains approx. 6,300 electric meters and 22.4 miles of 69kV transmission line.
In 2025, IMU installed
4.44 miles of new primary (high voltage) underground cable.
IMU's Water Department is responsible for 99 miles of water main!
IMU's Electric Department installed over
6 miles of new electric conduit in 2025!
A 1,500-watt space heater running on high costs about 20 cents/hour. That’s $5 per day, or nearly $150/month!
Indianola's electric rates in 1890 were
$0.75/month for commercial
and $0.60/month for residential.
Indianola Municipal Utilities (IMU) is located in Indianola, Iowa and provides the city with electric, water and network services. The Indianola community has enjoyed the benefits of a locally owned, not-for-profit utility since 1890. Many changes have taken place since those early years, but one thing has remained the same – our commitment to providing the most reliable, affordable service possible.
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