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How much are utility deposits?
Electric $100, Gas $100, Water $50, Sewer $75
Why should I call 811 before every dig?
Don't gamble with your safety - if your a professional excavator or a homeowner, smart digging always requires a call to 811. Knowing where underground utility lines are buried before you dig will help protect you from injury and prevent damages to utilities, service disruptions and potential fines and repair costs. Whether you're planting a tree or shrub, or installing a deck or pool, every job requires a call - Even if you've call before for a similar project. The depth of utility lines varies, and there may be multiple utility lines in one common area.
Why are there flags on my property and do the colors indicate anything in particular?
Either a neighbor, a contractor, or a landscaper has requested that all the utility lines be marked before any digging is done in your area. Yes. Each color indicates a universal color to what is buried below ground.

Red - Electric
Yellow- Gas
Orange - Telephone- TV
Blue - Water
Green - Sewer
Purple - Reclaimed Water
Pink - Survey Markings
White - Proposed Construction
How do I report a Utility Emergency 24/7?
The Utility Emergency number is (812) 683-2327.
If I have a question about my Utility Bill, who do I call?
If you pay your Utility Bill to the Huntingburg Municipal Utilities, call (812) 683-2211.
Where can I get help paying my utility bills?
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides funds to State and local Governments to help low-income households pay utility bills. You can access information on that program at the LIHEAP web site below. Some electric and gas utilities, churches, and social services organizations may have emergency financial assistance programs. You will have to contact those organizations in your area.
How is the water treated so you can drink it?
Like many water utilities with a surface water supply, we use a multi-step treatment process consisting of the following:
Where does the city gets its water from?
The city gets water from the Patoka Lake Regional Water District and treats water from the Huntingburg City Lake.
How much can I expect to pay for heating this winter?
U.S. households are projected to spend an average of $978 per household for heating during the winter (October through March) of 2009-2010, a decrease of about 5.5% over last winter. Households heating with fuel oil and electricity are projected to spend more than last winter for heating. The forecast (as of March 9, 2010) for average winter heating expenditures and the percent change over last winter, for households heating with:
What percentage of homes in the U.S. use natural gas for heating?
In 2005, nearly 52% of all households (residential sector) used natural gas as their primary heating fuel, accounting for about 22% of total natural gas consumed in the United States.
How much electricity does an American home use?
In 2008, the average annual electricity consumption for a U.S. residential utility customer was 11,040 kWh, an average of 920 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per month. Tennessee had the highest annual consumption at 15,624 kWh and Maine the lowest at 6,252 kWh.
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