Two Rivers Utilities

💦Water Fluoridation Update🚰

On September 8, 2026, the City Council voted 7–2 to discontinue adding fluoride to the Two Rivers community water supply. That change will take effect on October 31, 2026.

The City has notified the Wisconsin DNR, which oversees public drinking water systems, so it can document the change in water treatment and coordinate monitoring or follow-up actions.

We recognize that some residents and families may be concerned about no longer receiving supplemental fluoride through the municipal water supply. As part of this transition, the City will offer a limited supply of fluoridated toothpaste and fluoride toothpaste tablets to residents who would like an alternative source of topical fluoride.

Beginning November 1, while supplies last:

🦷 Unpaste fluoride toothpaste tablets will be available through the Public Health vending machine at the Fire Department.

🦷 Free fluoridated toothpaste will be available at City Hall during normal business hours. 🪥

City staff are also coordinating with the County and State Health Departments and local schools on the Wisconsin Seal-A-Smile Program for Two Rivers. This program provides free preventive dental services to participating students at school, reducing time away from the classroom.

Dental sealants are a quick, easy, and painless way to help prevent cavities. We’ll share more information as plans for the school program move forward.
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*NOTE: Fluoride helps prevent cavities. Emerging research has raised concerns about the potential effects of higher fluoride exposure on children’s brain development, including exposure during pregnancy. Questions remain about these effects at the levels recommended for municipal drinking water. Residents with questions about fluoride use during pregnancy or infancy should consult their healthcare or dental provider.

♻️ Electronics Recycling Event – This Saturday, October 3! ♻️

Have old electronics taking up space? Bring them to the Electronics Recycling Event, hosted by and benefiting the Two Rivers Octagon Club!

📅 Saturday, October 3
⏰ 9:00 AM – Noon
📍 1520 17th Street, Two Rivers
🌧️ Rain or shine!

Many items can be recycled free of charge, including appliances, batteries, computers, cell phones, printers, TVs and more. Some items have a recycling fee, including certain monitors, televisions, projection TVs, refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers and air conditioners.

🔌 Recycle anything with a plug!

Please note: Lightbulbs, alkaline batteries, trash, PCB materials and liquids are not accepted. Apple products should have iCloud accounts removed before drop-off.

The event is conducted by B3 Recycling, a proud member of Wisconsin DNR E-Cycle Wisconsin.

Help keep electronics out of the landfill while supporting a local organization! 🌎♻️

Focus on Energy is offering special pricing on select smart thermostats through its Online Marketplace from September 30 through October 13, 2026, in recognition of Energy Efficiency Day and Energy Awareness Month.

Visit https://focusonenergymarketplace.com/smart-thermostats to view all smart thermostats.

Eligible residential customers can receive promotional discounts of up to $40 in addition to the $75 Focus on Energy rebate, including a Sensi Lite smart thermostat priced at $9.99. Shipping is free.

Today, we remember the 2,977 lives lost on September 11, 2001, including 18 with ties to Wisconsin.

We will always honor the heroes who answered and reflect on the unity our nation showed in the face of tragedy. We will never forget.

7:55am - Power has been restored. The cause of the outage was a squirrel 🐿

Friday, 9/11, 7:38am - We are aware of a power outage in the 1900 block of 27th Street. Crews have been dispatched and will work to identify the issue and restore.

-UPDATE ON FLUORIDE IN TWO RIVERS-

Following two public work sessions and community discussion, the Two Rivers City Council voted 7–2 on September 8 to discontinue the addition of fluoride to the municipal water supply.

The Two Rivers Water Utility has been directed to complete this change by October 31, 2026.

We recognize that some residents and families may be concerned about no longer receiving supplemental fluoride through the municipal water supply. As part of this transition, the City of Two Rivers will have a limited supply of fluoride toothpaste and Unpaste fluoride toothpaste tablets available to the general public for those who would like an alternative source of topical fluoride.

Additional information about when and where these products will be available will be shared soon.

The City will also complete the necessary operational, administrative and public-notification requirements associated with the change.

Please note: The City is discontinuing the addition of fluoride to the water supply. This does not mean that naturally occurring fluoride is being removed from the water.

TRU Offices will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8th. Wishing you all a safe and relaxing holiday!

For electric or water related emergencies, please call 920-793-5555.

East Water Tower Painting Project

Starting tomorrow, September 2, a contractor will begin an interior painting project at the East Water Tower at Walsh Field on Picnic Hill.

The specialized interior coating helps protect the tank from corrosion, maintain water quality, and extend the life of the tower.

💧 The project is expected to take approximately 4 weeks.
💧 There will be increased truck, trailer, equipment, and contractor activity around the tower.
💧The area may be congested, but access to the nearby apartments will remain open.
💧 Water service and water pressure will not be affected.

⚡Safety First, Always! Today our Linecrew completed annual pole top rescue training, a vital part of being a safe and effective Lineman.

At TRU, safety is more than just a checklist, it's a culture. We train every crew member to be ready for the unexpected. Because when you're 30-feet in the air every second counts.

We are proud of all crew members for their dedication to safety and preparedness to ensure they are always ready to protect one another.