Water conservation request terminated after Lincoln wellfield regains power
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Department announced on Thursday that power has been restored to Lincoln’s entire wellfield in Ashland.
Lincoln’s 44 wells lost all power Wednesday night after severe storms caused extensive damage to the Omaha Public Power District electrical distribution system.
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OPPD crews worked with LTU team members overnight and into Thursday to resume all power to the pumping operations, LTU said in a press release.
LTU Director Liz Elliott said Lincoln’s water operations have returned to normal.
“These team members worked around the clock to provide safe and healthy water to Lincoln” said Elliott. “Full power returned to our wellfields more than 24 hours ahead of its estimated return.”
Assistant Director of Utilities Donna Garden said LTU has terminated its request for voluntary outdoor water use conservation.
“Residential and business irrigation can return to its typical schedule,” Garden said. “Thank you to our community who took action to assist us with conserving water. Your efforts made a difference in helping us manage our water system and we appreciated your support during this time.”
