Focus On Water
2011 Source Water Proposed Descriptions

Clay Center: Protecting the Water
Collect/analyze irrigation/golf course wells for nitrates and minerals; Install security lights and fencing at the municipal well houses; Offer rebates for rain sensors, soil moisture sensor, and mulching blades; Conduct a lawn care seminar/demonstration activity in conjunction with UNL, the NRD and the local citizens.



Crawford: GIS/GPS Mapping to Implement Source Water Protection
Map the City of Crawford's water and wastewater infrastructure using GIS/GPS. Update the City's wellhead protection plan and ordinance. Provide education to Crawford Water System customer base through informational fliers and student education.



Glenvil: The Time is Now to Protect Our Water
Decommission 4 wells within the City's Wellhead Protection Area; Install security doors and windows on the municipal well houses; Cleanout and remove two old outhouses within the 1000 foot area of the municipal wells, and present a lawn care seminar to local citizens, teaching proper watering and fertilization of lawns to protect groundwater supply.



Oakdale: Security Fencing & Information to Residents for Water Usage
Purchase security fencing for the well tower and a security door for the wellhouse. Also purchase a hydrant water meter and meters for use on the government buildings and at the fire hall.



Ord: Wellhead Protection and Source Water Protection Plan for City of Ord
Map the City of Ord's water and wastewater systems using GIS mapping system. Develop a Wellhead Protection Plan with a wellhead protection overlay ordinance



Trenton: Source Water Protection
Purchase a GPS unit and develop a GIS map of the Village's water distribution system.