A boil notice is in effect for all customers of the Wymore Rural Water System until the tests sent to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services confirm that no bacteria is present in the water system and the water is safe to drink.
The boil notice was prompted by a break in the water line over the weekend.
Water testing is estimated to be completed sometime next week.
“NRD staff searched more than 150 miles of pipeline during last weekend’s rain and snow and was able to isolate the water line break less than 48 hours after it was discovered.” The Wymore Rural Water Project, managed by the Lower Big Blue NRD, suffered a major line break Saturday, Dec. 1.
The Lower Big Blue NRD believes that excessive rain may have caused shifting underground which created a leak.
“Leaks like this are historically extremely hard to pinpoint,” said Clabaugh.
Bottled water is currently available at the Lower Big Blue NRD office at 805 Dorsey St.
Wet and cold conditions slowed the repair process down.
Customers are seeing water pressure return to the system, and the water tower is full.
“We would also like to thank Orschlen Farm and Home and Linpepco for their assistance with providing bottled water.” The Lower Big Blue NRD will inform customers when water is safe to drink via the media, on Facebook and at lbbnrd.net If you have any questions, please call the Lower Big Blue NRD at 402-228-3402.