RURAL WATER SYSTEMS

Increasing pressure on water supplies and more stringent Federal regulations for water quality have made it difficult for many smaller communities to maintain their own public water systems. Rural water systems are often a good alternative for these communities.

Working with USDA and local communities, the Lower Platte North NRD constructed its first two rural water systems in 2006, linking Bruno to David City and Colon to Wahoo.

In case of emergency, please call the NRD office at 402-443-4675. The NRD is open Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. For after hours assistance, please call Sean at 402-277-0893.

 

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BACKFLOW PREVENTION INFORMATION

Bruno-David City Rural Water System

Bruno’s original water system was often unable to keep up with demand during hot, dry summers. This led to a cooperative project to run a 9-mile water line from David City to Bruno.

The NRD operates the water line, purchasing water from David City and delivering it to Bruno. Bruno’s local water utility is still in operation, distributing the water from the rural water system to its customers.

The Butler County system cost $838,100. With a $626,000 grant from USDA, there were $212,100 in local costs. The system was completed in July 2006.

Bruno-David City Rural Water System

Bruno’s original water system was often unable to keep up with demand during hot, dry summers. This led to a cooperative project to run a 9-mile water line from David City to Bruno.

The NRD operates the water line, purchasing water from David City and delivering it to Bruno. Bruno’s local water utility is still in operation, distributing the water from the rural water system to its customers.

The Butler County system cost $838,100. With a $626,000 grant from USDA, there were $212,100 in local costs. The system was completed in July 2006.

Colon-Wahoo Rural Water System

The original Colon water system often had trouble meeting Federal standards for nitrate and arsenic, leading to a cooperative project to run a 5-mile water line from Wahoo to Colon.

The NRD operates both the rural water line and the Colon water utility, purchasing water from Wahoo for delivery to Colon residents.

The system was completed in late summer 2006 for a total cost of $915,000. The system received a $250,000 Community Block Development Grant and a $500,000 USDA grant, leaving $165,000 in local costs.

Colon-Wahoo Rural Water System

The original Colon water system often had trouble meeting Federal standards for nitrate and arsenic, leading to a cooperative project to run a 5-mile water line from Wahoo to Colon.

The NRD operates both the rural water line and the Colon water utility, purchasing water from Wahoo for delivery to Colon residents.

The system was completed in late summer 2006 for a total cost of $915,000. The system received a $250,000 Community Block Development Grant and a $500,000 USDA grant, leaving $165,000 in local costs.

Other Systems

The NRD is studying possibilities for expanding rural water service to several other communities, either by adding them to the existing systems or constructing new systems.

Other Systems

The NRD is studying possibilities for expanding rural water service to several other communities, either by adding them to the existing systems or constructing new systems.