BREAKING NEWS: Do not consume city water.
The city of Seward has lost all of its water from the city water towers. Once the water has been restored, the city will pump water directly from the city wells to refill the towers, but this will make the water unusable. This means residents should not drink the water or use it for cooking. Boiling the water will not help. City water can be used for showering and other home usage such as washing clothes.
At this time, the city is not sure where the water has leaked out, but believes it is a water main break. The city is working on a solution, but with the flood waters surrounding the city, the break could be in the flooded area.
Notice from the City of Seward:
Emergency Notice:
DO NOT CONSUME ANY CITY WATER DUE TO UNKNOWN CONCENTRATIONS IN THE WATER! The City of Seward is actively working on a major water issue. Both water tower systems have run dry due to an unknown leak in the system. We will need to refill both towers with raw water to locate the leak.
Do not boil water for consumption including drinking and cooking. You may still shower, flush toilets, and do laundry. Please limit your water use to ensure pressure remains in the system. Make sure that small children are not consuming the water while bathing.
We are unsure if the leak is related to the recent flooding issue. We have all City and Emergency personnel working on the issue.
Please only call City Hall or 911 Dispatch if you have an emergency. More information will be forth coming.
City Administrator Greg Butcher
*We will update you as more information comes available.
