GERING – City officials would like to thank residents for their cooperation in reducing lawn watering due to the lightning strike at the City’s well field causing the loss of three water wells. City crews and local contractors have worked diligently to repair and replace one damaged well motor and equipment.

The City plans to resume partial watering of the parks and golf course over the next several days. The City requests that customers be mindful of lawn watering to help ensure there is enough water for everyone.

Depending on availability of various parts, staff is hopeful to have everything back to pre-storm condition within a month or two. In the meantime, the City is running efficiently by drawing from other nearby wells. Staff are currently flushing the system to work towards eliminating manganese in the public water supply, but it could take a week or two before residents no longer see discoloration in tap water. As was previously communicated, discolored water due to manganese does not pose a health risk.

Thank you.

Update Regarding Water Issue in Gering