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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