Water & Wastewater

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Water & Wastewater

Providing research, information and educational opportunities about Nebraska's most important natural resource.

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Knowledge Base

Find more information about water and wastewater!

Featured Websites

UNL Water Website

Domestic Water & Wastewater on the HLES Website

Extension Publications

NebGuides by Becky

NebGuides about Wastewater

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All speaker requests are subject to availability. A minimum of 30 days notice are required for all speaker visits. Staff will contact you with a confirmation call or email.

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MEET YOUR LOCAL EXPERT

Becky Schuerman

Extension Associate, Domestic Water & Wastewater

Becky manages the statewide Domestic Water/Wastewater Program for University of Nebraska – Lincoln Extension. She draws upon over 24 years of experience and networking in water and wastewater to develop and provide resources for private well and septic system owners on how to manage their water and wastewater systems. She also collaborates with state and local entities to provide continuing education for water and wastewater professionals, as well as educational water quality and quantity related programs for youth. 

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You have totally changed my universe. Thank you for your thoroughness, guidance and information on getting my water quality tested properly.

— Well owner from Saunders County