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Water
The City of Grand Island Utilities Department Water Division has the primary job to maintain Grand Island's domestic water distribution system for fire protection, household and industrial uses. This includes exercising valves and hydrants on a regular basis to ensure the working order of these devices. They are also responsible for repairs and hookups to the distribution system, which include; water main leaks and breaks, service "taps" (hook ups to existing water mains), thawing frozen water pipes, installation of replacement water meters, and installation of remote read devices on all meters. Because of the Grand Island Utilities Departments well engineered, maintained, and supervised water system, water customers in Grand Island are very fortunate to enjoy a dependable and plentiful supply of safe, high quality, great tasting water!
Source of city wells
| Number of wells at well field | 21 |
| Number of high pressure wells within city | 6 |
| Average depth of wells | 120 |
| Capacity of water plant | 43,800,800 gallons/day |
| Average consumption | 12,900,000 gallons/day |
| Peak consumption | 26,300,000 |
| Storage capacity | 9,700,000 gallons/day |
| Hardness (ppm) | 255 (average) |
| Treated | Chlorinated only |
| Temperature range | 40-60° F |
Rates
| Cubic Feet Per Month | Rate Per 100 Cubic Feet |
|---|---|
| First 500 | $1.496 |
| Next 500 | $0.700 |
| Next 500 | $0.692 |
| Next 2,500 | $0.767 |
| Next 6,000 | $0.713 |
| Next 90,000 | $0.654 |
| Next 100,000 | $0.574 |
| Next 200,000 | $0.535 |
| Monthly Minimum (500 cubic feet) | $7.480* |
*Plus a customer charge of $0.35 per month for unfunded federal mandates for the Clean Water Act and the City's backflow program, in addition to the regular rates charged for water furnished to the customer.
Additional information can be found at grand-island.com
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