Summer is also the beginning of mosquito season, and that means the return of West Nile Virus. There are a few simple steps that you can take to greatly reduce your risk of contracting the virus.

• Line work in your area
• Line flushing schedule
• Seasonal information
  • Seasonal Disconnect
  • Outdoor water restrictions
  • Cold weather tips
  • Warm weather tips
• News releases

• Use mosquito repellent containing DEET (Note: Please follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not use on infants or pregnant women)
• Wear long sleeves/pants and limit the time you spend out doors
• Make sure all screens in your home are tight fitting and in good repair.

• Disposing of tin cans, old tires, bottles, ceramic pots and other containers that might contain standing water.
• Clean out clogged gutters.
• Make sure swimming pools and hot tubs have a tight fitting covers.
• Change birdbath water at least twice weekly.
• Clean and Chlorinate swimming pools and hot tubs.
• Empty pet watering dishes daily.
• Eliminate weeds, tall grass and other mosquito breeding places
• Use larvicide where standing water cannot be removed.