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Water main flushing continues this week
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (432+ words) The Norfolk Water Division is continuing its annual water main flushing program this week, with flushing beginning at 8: 30 p. m. and concluding at 6: 30 a. m. the following day. Flushing began Sunday evening and will conclude Thursday morning. No flushing will be performed on Thursday,…...
Notes from the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District Board of Directors meeting
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (379+ words) Shawn Blahak, system manager for the Logan East Rural Water System, presented his monthly report during Thursday's Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District meeting in Norfolk. Connor Baldwin (far right), the groundwater management specialist for the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District,…...
Norfolk in line to receive funding for wastewater treatment plant
1+ week, 1+ day ago (604+ words) State Sen. Rob Dover of Norfolk recently had a bill passed in the Nebraska Legislature to allocate the funds, which are part of $52 million in Environmental Protection Agency funds left over from the Joe Biden administration that the state was…...
City of Norfolk to begin hydrant flushing next week
1+ week, 3+ day ago (405+ words) The Norfolk Water Division will begin annual hydrant flushing next week as part of regular system maintenance to help maintain water quality and fire protection readiness. During this time, residents may notice temporary yellow or discolored tap water. This is…...
Norfolk could be in line for grant for wastewater treatment plant expansion
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (595+ words) Dover said the proposal hinges on a decision by the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy and Environment as to whether using the funds to remove milk fat in the wastewater process is an acceptable use of the federally allocated funds…...
Is your hometown a wetland?
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (683+ words) Among the many vibrant communities in the NCF network, three "wetlands" come to mind. Friday's column detailed practices that have paid off in the quality-of-life and sense of belonging in Stuart. For 25 years, community leaders in Ord and Valley County…...
LENRD seeks public input on watershed flood risk reduction plan in Battle Creek
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (306+ words) Shown here is a graphic outlining the Battle Creek Watershed flood risk reduction plan. A public meeting will be Thursday, July 31, at Battle Creek High School. BATTLE CREEK " The Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (LENRD), in partnership with the Natural…...