( KLZA)-- After closely monitoring water levels of the wells serving Auburn Board of Public Works water customers, the BPW Board on Thursday directed the Board of Public Works to upgrade from Stage 3 Drought Emergency Contingency to Stage 2.

Water levels in eight of the ten wells have rebounded following recent rainfall.

The BPW will continue to monitor conditions and if the current trigger points concerning water levels are not able to be maintained, Stage 3 will be placed back in effect.

BPW water customers in Auburn and Peru are asked to continue conservation efforts with the overall goal to reduce weekly consumption by 10%.

With the Stage 2 Water Contingency plan in place, the following actions are required.

Lawn watering is on an odd/even system. Residents with odd-numbered addresses may water on odd days and residents with even-numbered addresses will be asked to water on even days.

Outdoor water use, including watering lawns and washing cars will be restricted to before 10 a.m. and after 9 p.m.

Refilling swimming pools will be allowed one day a week after sunset.

Wasting water is prohibited.

The Auburn splash pad will remain closed.

The Auburn BPW will post weekly updates on Thursday's on the City of Auburn website.

Customer service lines that are leaking will be shut off until repairs are made.

The City of Auburn will curtail water usage, including operation of fountains, watering of City grounds and washing vehicles.

If you have any questions you should contact the Auburn Board of Public Works at 402-274-4981 and ask for General Manager Ray Luhring or Water/Wastewater Manager Alan Slater.

BELOW IF THE RELEASE FROM THE AUBURN BPW:

EFFECITVE IMMEDIATELY - The Auburn, Nebraska BPW Board has directed the Board of Public Works to upgrade from Stage 3 Drought Emergency Contingency to Stage 2. The trigger points for Stage 2 are being met in alignment with the Drought Emergency Contingency plan. BPW will continue to monitor conditions and if we are unable to maintain trigger points, Stage 3 will be placed back into effect. Keep in mind that water conservation efforts are appreciated with the overall goal to reduce weekly consumption by 10%.

Stage 2 Actions are below. See the complete Drought Emergency Contingency document on the website at auburnbpw.com.

Public Actions

• Odd/even lawn water system is imposed on BPW water customers.

Residents with odd-numbered addresses water on odd days; residents with even-numbered addresses will be asked to water on even days.

• Outdoor water use, including lawn watering and car washing, will be restricted to before 10:00 a.m. and after 9:00 p.m.

• Refilling swimming pools will be allowed one day a week after sunset.

• Waste of water will be prohibited.

• The splash pad will remain closed.

Management Actions

• Updates will be provided weekly and posted on Thursday of each week.

• BPW will continue to monitor well and reservoir levels daily.

• Well-pumping will continue to be reduced if the reservoir remains stable, decreasing drawdown of water levels.

• Customer service lines that are leaking will be shut off until repairs are made.

• The City/BPW will curtail water usage, including operation of fountains, watering of City grounds and washing of vehicles.

The Water department at the Auburn Board of Public Works maintains vigilant watch over resources and ensures leaks are located and repaired rapidly. BPW appreciates community efforts to continue conservation of resources. Weekly well levels will be posted on the City of Auburn- website at auburnne.gov.

The Board continues to be active in the process of locating alternate forms of water resources, so that long-term solutions can be implemented. Any questions can be answered by contacting the Auburn Board of Public Works at 402-274-4981 and asking for General Manager Ray Luhring or Water/Wastewater Manager Alan Slater.