DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN UPDATE November 20, 2024
The Board of Public Works continues working diligently to make sure water levels remain stable. We continue to provide data with daily readings on the number of gallons pumped, pumping times, and reservoir levels. This will keep the public informed of current conditions. See the City of Auburn website at https://auburn.ne.gov for updates.
If you have questions about the status of any of our activities, please contact the BPW and we are happy to provide you with statistics of rainfall, well levels and daily monitoring of the water pumped. All systems are actively monitored, and data is kept on file permanently. The reservoir holds 1.5 million gallons of water and has not dropped below the normal levels. This is due to the implementation of the plan and the collaboration of the members of the Auburn and Peru communities’ reduction in use.
Rain has finally started showing recharge in the wells. Five wells are below 5’ pumping levels.
The following data is provided by the Water Department.
Total Rainfall for the Year to date 30.192, Average for the year is 34”.
River levels came up gauge height, feet 2.33 ft to 3.21 ft.
From November 14th to November 20th Discharge cubic feet per second 65.4 to 208.
Well pumping levels have improved by about 1’.
BPW appreciates the community support and is committed to maintaining the most efficient use of resources available.
Alan Slater
Water/Wastewater Manager
Click here to see the update along with daily water readings: November 20 Daily Drought Emergency Plan Update and Daily Water Readings
