Frequently Asked Questions
Questions are always asked, "Who is responsible for what?" The resident is responsible for the water line from the curb stop to the house. The City takes care of the water line from the curb stop to and including the main. If there is a problem with water pressure, etc, call 439-2119 and someone will be dispatched to your residence. If the problem is something that the resident needs to take care of, they will be directed with the best possible route to take.
Every water supply pipe is provided with an easily accessible curb stop for each customer. The property owner is required to keep the curb stop in good repair and if the property owner fails to do so, then the Water Commissioner is authorized to make the necessary repairs and the cost thereof is a charge against the property owner.
Every water customer is provided one water meter, up to 1 inch. The customer shall pay for any additional meters. The meter shall be replaced by the City when it is no longer serviceable. The City of Stanton requires that homeowners protect water apparatus from frost or freezing. Cost of repairs to damaged water meters due to freezing will be charged to the homeowner. Pipes and meters located in unheated areas may need to be insulated to protect them from freezing.
Make sure you know where the main water shutoff valve in your house is located in case you have a "plumbing emergency".
Contact Phone Numbers
For hook up fees and construction fees, please check with City Hall (402) 439-2119.
If you have any problems with your water services, please call (402) 439-2119 during the daytime hours and (877) 617-6549 during nighttime hours to reach the city pager.
Before you excavate on your property or in the public right of way you need to call One Call at 1-800-331-5666. One Call will contact all of the utilities serving the area so the utilities can mark their underground lines. Don’t forget to call before you dig: It’s the law and it could save you thousands of dollars by preventing damage to utility lines.