Information Archives

Weather Repair Outages

December 15, 2021

We are aware of much of the damage to the Nebraska City Utilities’ electrical system caused by the record breaking storm activity that happened yesterday afternoon.

We performed many temporary repairs to ensure that we could get power to as many customers as possible yesterday evening.

Currently, we are in the process of making the needed permanent repairs. During which some of our customers will experience some limited power outages which are necessary so we can safely perform this repair work. We will do our best to notify affected customers of any outages that we plan in their area.

We appreciate and thank you for your ongoing patience as we carry out these repairs.

Please call if you have any questions, comments, or concerns at 402-873-3353 (24 hours a day, 365 days a year). You may also reach us through our website at: https://www.nebraskacityutilities.com and service@ncunebcity.com

Annual Water Quality Report

December 6, 2021

Quality on Tap:

This report is intended to provide you with important information about your drinking water and the efforts made to provide safe drinking water. For more information regarding this report, contact the Nebraska City Utilities at (402) 873-3353. If you would like to observe the decision-making processes that affect drinking water quality, please attend the regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Public Works of Nebraska City, Nebraska.

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April 28, 2025

POWER OUTAGE

March 14, 2025

NCU is aware of power outages affecting Bennet, Unadilla, and Palmyra. Crews will be dispatched to assess the situation and work on getting power restored. Reports of Douglas and Brock have been received as well.

December 18, 2024

Residential Cross Connection Control Reporting Form

State law requires consumers of public water supplies to inspect their facilities not less than once every five years. Completing & returning this form fulfills that requirement! Completion of this form is a condition of water service!

Name
Service Address/Addresses associated with NCU's water system.
1) Do you have an underground lawn irrigation system?
** If YES, is it protected by a testable backflow preventer?
2) Do you have a swimming pool or hot tub?
** If YES, is it protected by a testable backflow preventer?
3) Do you have photo, chemical, medical or other lab facilities?
** If YES, is it protected by a testable backflow preventer?
4) Do you have a private well or other source of water?
** If YES, is it protected by a testable backflow preventer?
5) Do you have a boiler or use a water to air heat pump?
** If YES, is it protected by a testable backflow preventer?
6) "Garden Hoses" Do you connect possible contaminants to your garden hose?
** If YES, do you have a hose bib vacuum breaker?
7) Do you have a water softener?
** If YES, is it protected by an air gap?
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Thank you for taking time to fill out this form, it will help prevent the accidental contamination of our drinking water.

OUTAGE REPORTING

March 4, 2025

Update as of 8:00am 3/5/2025

NCU would like to say thank you to our amazing community and customers for the help and support with last night’s events. The communication was outstanding. All power should be restored at this time. If you do not have power, PLEASE contact our office at 402-873-3353 so we can get your power back on. Again thank you everyone !!!!

We are aware of the Emergency Weather warnings regarding the high winds and blizzard conditions. At this time due to the possible severity of outages we ask that customers call our office (402-873-3353) so we can address the situations immediately rather than submit a message or an email. Thank You

STORM RELATED DAMAGE

August 1, 2024

Good Morning NCU customers

Regarding the storm last night, let us start by saying we hope everyone is safe and okay.

Multiple communities were affected by tree damage. NCU does not assisted with storm related tree removal/clean up on personal property. If our main power poles and lines are affected, we do take care of that responsibility. From the main lines to a home/building you are asked to contact and electrician and/or a tree trimming company

Power Outage 07/18/2024

July 19, 2024

NCU would like to follow up with our customers about the power outage yesterday. There was a truck hauling something south of Bennet that was over height requirements and struck a wire pulling it down. We want to apologize to all our customers that were affect. We want to thank all our customers for being so kind and understanding while we worked to restore power. We are thankful our crews are so fast at responding and were able to get the job repaired.