Water Conservation Information
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Launch the media gallery 1 playerOn April 23, 2024, the Waverly City Council unanimously passed Ordinance 24-02 to enact a mandatory alternate watering schedule. Also approved was Resolution 24-02 establishing a Sod & Seeding permit. Both are effective May 1, 2024.
Effective May 1, 2024, the watering schedule as follows:
- Addresses ending in ODD numbers – Tuesdays and Saturdays.
- Addresses ending in EVEN numbers – Wednesdays and Sundays.
- No watering Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
- No lawn watering or irrigation shall be permitted between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on any day.
Compliance Measures/Fines as follows:
- First (1st) and Second (2nd) offense in a calendar year: Warning notification letter for violation will be hung on the front door of the residence.
- Third (3rd) offense in a calendar year: Warning notification letter for violation will be hung on the front door of the residence. Water service will be disconnected and a reconnection fee of $200 shall be paid prior to reconnection.
- Fourth (4th) and subsequent offenses in a calendar year: Warning notification letter for violation will be hung on the front door of the residence. Water service will be disconnected and a reconnection fee of $400 shall be paid prior to reconnection.
Exemptions:
- Watering of gardens
- Washing vehicles, driveways, houses, etc.
- Filling of swimming pools
- 14-day exemption for establishment of sod and grass seeding for lawn areas greater than 25 ft. (Must obtain a permit from the City. See below.)
- Consumers seeking to transport water from outside the City’s corporate limits for the purpose of lawn watering or lawn irrigation must notify the City in advance.
A Sod & Seeding Permit must be obtained from the City Office, 14130 Lancashire, prior to sod placement or the application of seed an areas greater than 25 square feet. This allows for 2 weeks (14 days) to water the area for sod establishment. No watering between 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. will be enforced. A $50 permit fee applies.
Update Tuesday, February 20, 2024: The Mayor has declared the Water Emergency has ended. We encourage residents to continue water-saving measures. More information will be shared as it is available.
The Mayor's Statement from Waverly NE Information Group Facebook Page on February 20,2024 at 2:29pm:
I am cancelling the Waverly water emergency declaration at this time.
I hope everyone continues to practice water conservation.
For your general information, Waverly has 8 physical well locations, numbering 4,5,6,7,8,9,10, and 11. Well 7 has been out-of-service for around 2 years and is presently being re-drilled. Well 5 was taken out-of-service last month for inspection, screen cleaning and maintenance, and is working again. Well 6 was taken out-of-service this month and is going through the same process as well 5 did. After well 6 is back on-line, wells 4, 9, and 11 will receive the same care.
With everyone's help in water conservation measures and good reports from the well maintenance process, a water watch, warning, or emergency may not be required later this year.
I am however, encouraging the City Council to consider mandatory conservation measures of (1) sprinkling of lawns 3 days per week and (2) no sprinkling of lawns between the hours of 10am and 4p. This just makes sense to me based upon my analysis of all current conditions. This is also a common practice of many communities.
Waverly is continuing to explore other water sources for now and future expansion of commercial and resident growth.
- Bill Gerdes, Mayor of Waverly, Nebraska
Timeline of Events - WAVERLY WATER EMERGENCY
- Tuesday, February 20, 2024 - The Mayor ended the Waverly Water Emergency. All watering restrictions have been lifted.
- Saturday, August 5, 2023 - Water Emergency still in effect with outdoor watering limited to ONE day per week; no watering between 10am - 4pm. Watering days are Saturdays (Addresses ending in even numbers only) and Sundays (Addresses ending in odd numbers only). NO watering M-F. Water Conservation Letter to Residents 8/1/23
- Thursday, June 29, 2023 - A Water Emergency Declaration is issued by the Mayor. Outdoor watering limited to Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays (Addresses ending in even numbers only) and Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays (Addresses ending in odd numbers only). NO watering on Mondays. The Mayor pleads for all users of our city's water to conserve immediately. Violations to the watering schedule will be monitored and enforced according to Section 51.37 of the Waverly Municipal Code.
- Saturday, June 3, 2023 - A Water Warning Declaration is issued by the Mayor along with volunteer water conservation.
Water Bill higher than normal?
Click HERE to read our Water Leak Checklist.
Water Conservation Links
US Drought Monitor
HOW TO READ YOUR WATER METER - YouTube video
UNL Lawn Watering Guide
Save Our Water
UNL Extension - Turf & Lawns - Includes information on weed control, aeration, seeding, and growing grass in the shade.
City of Waverly Official Documents and Information from City Council Meetings
View Agendas and attachments HERE.
*NEW* 3/26/24 Presentation Water-Wise Lawn Management from UNL Extension Educators
10/24/23 Update from Tracey Whyman, Public Works Director
9/12/23 Update from Tracey Whyman, Public Works Director
8/22/23 Update/Presentation from Tracey Whyman, Public Works Director
8/8/23 Update from Tracey Whyman, Public Works Director
7/25/23 Update from Tracey Whyman, Public Works Director
7/11/23 City Council Meeting update given by Tracey Whyman, Public Works Director
7/11/23 City Council Meeting presentation given by Dave Miesbach, NDEE Groundwater Section Supervisor/Well Water Standards
6/28/23 Mayor's Declaration Water Emergency
6/27/23 City Council Meeting presentation given by Tracey Whyman, Public Works Director
6/3/23 Mayor's Declaration Water Warning
Official Studies Completed Relating to Waverly's Water Emergency
WAVERLY WATER DISTRIBUTION STUDY
The purpose of this report is to review and identify potential system deficiencies and water quality issues for the City of Waverly’s water supply and distribution systems. This report summarizes the present water system and forecasts future growth and its anticipated impact on the water system. By evaluating these conditions, the existing distribution system can be evaluated to determine how it performs under present and future conditions. The evaluation allows suggestions for recommended improvements and related financial planning. (Olsson, 2023.)
WAVERLY HYDROGEOLOGIC STUDY
Waverly has experienced recent water level declines in their municipal wellfield. With the expected increase in demand as the city’s population expands, Waverly is looking to ensure that it can provide adequate water supply from its municipal wells to meet the projected water demand as well as mitigate any negative impacts that a lowering water table may have on the municipal water supply. It is the Olsson team’s opinion that there are actions Waverly can take to maintain the water supply. (Olsson, 2023.)
WELL SITING STUDY
Olsson's team investigated four potential locations for the expansion of Waverly's water supply infrastructure, prioritized, and proposed multiple test holes in each area. The four areas investigated in this report are: the Existing Wellfield Area, the Camp Creek Area, the Salt Creek Area, and the Confluence Area of Salt, Rock, and Camp Creeks. Using data from borehole logs from NDNR's Registered Well Database, aerial electromagnetic (AEM) data, and available water level monitoring information recommendations for proposed test holes and potential new well sources. This report did not take into account water quality, potential costs, and jurisdiction limitations; only water quantity and availability. (Olsson, 2024.)
Links: How to Conserve Water
25 Ways to Save Water - Volusia County, FL
Tips for Conserving Water - Connecticut Dept. of Energy & Environ. Protection
Water Conservation Tips - Pender County Utilities
Start Saving - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Conservation Tips - California Dept. of Water Resources