Welcome to the Official Website of Franklin County Rural Water District 1

Our Mission

At Franklin County Rural Water District 1, we are committed to providing safe, high quality water services to our community, while maintaining a standard of excellence in customer service and environmental conservation.

Bill Payment Options

Looking for the most convenient way to pay your bill? We offer a wide variety of payment options to our customers. Simply choose the option that best suits your needs... Learn more...

Conservation Tips

There are a number of easy ways to save water, and they all start with you. When you save water, you save money on your utility bills. Here are just a few ways...Conservation Tips...

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Special Delivery

November 21, 2023

We are strongly encouraging our customers with reliable internet to opt for electronic statements. October statements were delivered to the Ottawa post office on the morning of October 30. By November 7 we were receiving calls from several customers that they had not yet received their statements. A call to the local post office revealed that the statements had indeed been delivered to Kansas City for processing, however, delivery of local first class mail is taking 3 days to 2 weeks.

We understand that this makes it difficult for our customers to make timely payments, and that is why we offer several options for payment and delivery. To opt for electronic statements, just email our...

Welcome to the 2024 Holiday Season!

December 01, 2023

Wishing the Happiest of Holidays to Family and Friends This Holiday Season!

The happiest time of the year can also be one of the most stressful times of year. Darker days and pending deadlines easily increase daily anxiety causing our bodies to feel haggard. While you are out making everyone’s day cheery and bright...

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