Lincoln could be key to tackling Waverly’s water emergency amid historic drought

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — It’s been more than four months since the City of Waverly declared a water emergency.

The announcement was made back in June, when the mayor pleaded for everyone to help conservation efforts.

All of this time city officials have been working behind the scenes to battle its worst drought in recorded history.

According to a newly revealed plan, the City of Lincoln may play a critical role in Waverly’s future.

One of the five steps involves discussions about purchasing water from the capital city.

But officials say that would require a lot more work, including the construction of several miles of water main.

Waverly is also searching for a new water source.  In addition to those measures, officials want to rebuild an out of service well.

The goal is to have it up and running this coming summer.  Emergency triggers that lead to well shutdowns and water restrictions are being evaluated as well.

They were last reviewed in 2006 and need to be updated.  The final step of the plan is continuing to conserve water and educating everyone on how they can do so.

Even more information is expected at November’s city council meetings.