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Annual Hydrant Flushing Begins

Apr 15, 2024

The Norfolk Water Division will begin their annual water main flushing program on April 15th, 2024. During the first week of flushing, flushing will be done during the day beginning, April 15th at 8:00 AM and concluding, April 19th at 4:30 PM. It is estimated that the flushing program will be completed May 24th, 2024. The Norfolk Water Division is asking that the public refrain from parking near…

Partial Closure of 7th and Madison Intersection

Apr 15, 2024

Due to a water main break, the intersection of 7th Street and Madison Avenue will be partially closed beginning around 8:30 a.m. on Monday, April 15th. The duration of the closure is currently uncertain.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation. If you have any questions, please contact the Water Division at 402-844-2210.

Residents Asked to Complete Lead Line Survey

Apr 01, 2024

The City of Norfolk, in compliance with recent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, will be conducting a comprehensive survey to identify all materials used in the construction of water customer owned service lines. This initiative aims to enhance the safety and quality of the city's drinking water by identifying and removing lead pipes from the water distribution system.

Under…

Lane Closure Due to Main Break

Feb 12, 2024

The westbound lane of 4th Street and Pasewalk Avenue is closed at this time due to a water main break. Repairs are underway, and the closure should last a few days.

Drivers are asked to use caution in the area. If you have any questions, please contact the Water Division at 402-844-2210.

Water Tower Demo

Jul 19, 2023

Demolition of the water town on North 25th Street took place July 19, 2023. 
 

North 25th Street Closure Next Week

Jul 14, 2023

Due to the elevated water tank removal, North 25th Street will be closed Wednesday, July 19th. This road will be closed from Prospect Avenue to Hardison Drive. The closure will last approximately one day, and the sidewalk will also be closed during this time. 

Please use caution in the area and slow down. If there are any questions or concerns, call the City of Norfolk Water Division at…

Spring Sprinkler Memo

Apr 11, 2023

As the weather begins to warm up, the Norfolk Water Division would like to remind citizens of the City Code Section 26-4. Section 26-4 encourages citizens of an outdoor water schedule that is completely volunteer. Properties with street addresses ending in an even number (0, 2, 4, 6, and 8), are asked to voluntarily limit outdoor water usage to Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Properties with street…

Spring Sprinkler City Code

Apr 06, 2022

According to the National Weather Service, Norfolk is experiencing the driest year over the past 128 years.  January was the second driest January with precipitation .59 below normal.  February was the fifth driest February with precipitation .71 below normal. The yearly precipitation for 2021was 1.35 inches below normal. The recent drought report from the National Weather Service has Norfolk listed…