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October 2026 News & Updates

M.U.D. Achieves Lead Replacement Goal. The District reached its lead service line replacement goal for 2026, five months ahead of schedule. As of July 31, M.U.D. and its contractor partners completed 1,039 replacements this year. Crews are continuing to work through the fall and winter months and are on pace to complete more than 1,600 replacements this year. Read more here.

Preparing Your Home for Fall and Winter. Lowering your thermostat and reducing air leaks in your home may result in cost savings during the cool fall and winter months. As temperatures begin to drop, we have tips to help you conserve energy and lower your heating bill.

Be Carbon Monoxide Aware! Referred to as “the silent killer,” carbon monoxide (CO) is a gas that can be produced by incomplete combustion when carbon-based materials are burned such as wood, propane and natural gas. It can’t be seen, heard or smelled. Your first line of defense is to make sure your heating system is inspected every year by a licensed heating contractor. CO detectors can add a layer of protection. To learn about CO symptoms and what to do, click here.

¡Tenga cuidado con el monóxido de carbono! Conocido como “el asesino silencioso”, el monóxido de carbono (CO) es un gas que puede ser producido por la combustión incompleta de materiales a base de carbono, como la madera, el gas propano y el gas natural. El CO no se puede ver, oír ni oler. Su primera línea de defensa es asegurarse de que el sistema de calefacción en su casa o negocio sea inspeccionado cada año por un contratista de calefacción con licencia/certificado. Los detectores de CO pueden ser o añadir protección adicional. Para obtener información sobre los síntomas del CO y qué hacer, haga clic aquí.