City to end running water order on March 13

The City of Rhinelander has announced that the “Running Water Order” that was issued for certain water customers within the City will end, effective March 13, 2026.  In a press release, city officials advised that the water utilityhas observed that the frost has released from the ground in the affected service areas, to the point that it is no longer an issue for water services. “When the frost reaches a certain level during cold winters, we may issue running water orders to certain residents who live in known negatively affected areas, to help prevent the system from freezing up,” said Public Works Director Tom Roeser.” This soon-expiring running water order was initially issued on February 1, 2026. Water credits for customers who were advised to run their water will end on March 13, 2026. “We really appreciate the cooperation from the affected residents,” said Roeser. “We also appreciate the conservation of water used by the utility customers to achieve the goal of frost-free operations.” For more information, the City of Rhinelander advises contacting the Director of Public Works at (715) 365-8624 Ext 2. #