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The Auburn Board of Public Works on Aug. 20 announced the end of the water emergency that had been in effect for about 11 months because wells were slow to recharge. Recent ample rainfall in July and August put groundwater levels back in the normal range. News Channel Nebraska (Grand Island, Neb.), Aug 20, 2025 Improving conditions allowed the Auburn Board of Public Works to exit the stage 3 drought emergency contingency and move to stage 2 restrictions. News Channel Nebraska (Grand Island, Neb.), Aug 1, 2025 Nonessential water use continued to be prohibited in Auburn and Peru since October 2024. The Level 3 Water Emergency does not allow water to be used for lawns or gardening. Auburn gets its water from 10 wells near the Little Nemaha River, which is running low. Peru gets its water from Auburn. KETV Newswatch 7 (Omaha, Neb.), May 7, 2025 Auburn’s water wells, two remaining five feet or below, were thought to be stable and should continue to rise with some spring rain. Many Signals Communications (Holton, Kan.), April 3, 2025 The Auburn Board of Public Works extended its water emergency for Auburn and Peru as well levels remained below normal. Water customers were to use water only for essential activities. News Channel Nebraska (Grand Island), Dec 9, 2024 The Auburn Board of Public Works issued a water warning for Auburn and Peru customers as wells are below normal levels due to drought. News Channel Nebraska (Grand Island, Neb.), Oct 7, 2024