Groundwater Quantity Transfers

Industrial Groundwater Transfers

The Legislature finds and declares that a permit system is necessary to protect Nebraska's ground and surface water resources and existing water users in situations where industrial users withdraw significant quantities of ground water from the aquifers of the state and in situations where such ground water is transferred from the water well site for use at another location.

Municipal Groundwater Transfers

The Director of Water, Energy, and Environment may grant and administer permits to public water suppliers: (a) To locate, develop, and maintain ground water supplies through water wells or other means and to transport water into the area to be served; and (b) to continue existing use of ground water and the transportation of ground water into the area served.

Contact Information

Groundwater Municipal and Industrial Transfers
245 Fallbrook Blvd., Ste. 100
Lincoln, NE 68521

Phone: 402-471-2186
Fax: 402-471-2909