The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy’s Wastewater Division would like to remind people that sanitizing wipes, baby wipes and even “flushable” wipes are not flushable — regardless what the product states.

Flushed wipes cause sewer system blockages, resulting in overflows from manholes and basement backups. This can lead to expensive repairs and damage to your municipal systems or homes.

Please throw sanitizing wipes in the trash.

The state has issued a health alert for Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB), also known as toxic blue-green algae, at Maple Creek Recreation Area Lake in Colfax County and Kirkman’s Cove Lake in Richardson County. In addition, Wagon Train Lake in Lancaster County has been removed from the list of lakes under health alert.

November 20, 2020 – The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy’s draft 2020 Water Quality Integrated Report is now available for public review and comment.

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy’s 2022 Clean Diesel Rebate Program is now accepting applications for agricultural irrigation pump diesel engine replacements. Applications must be submitted to DWEE by Dec. 15, 2022, to be considered.

The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (DWEE) Drinking Water Program is dedicated to assisting public water systems in providing safe, reliable drinking water for their consumers.

From department engineers who approve construction projects, to field staff who inspect water systems, and water specialists who monitor water testing, the department ensures that public water consumers have drinking water that meets all state and federal standards.