Manchester Water District

Manchester Water District is a non-profit community-owned water supplier that was formed in 1942. The District is governed by an elected three-member Board of Commissioners and staffed by seven employees. The District is supported totally by water rates and its primary mission is to provide clean, safe, and reliable water service to its customers. It serves nearly 9,000 people in the unincorporated areas of Manchester, South Colby, Harper, and Southworth and operates a system of over 32 miles of piping, 11 wells, 5 reservoirs, 3 pump stations, and 360 public and private hydrants for fire protection. In 1969, area residents voted to fluoridate District supplied water. The American Dental Association endorses the fluoridation of community water supplies as a safe and effective measure for preventing tooth decay. The District bills every 2-months and delivers over 200 million gallons of water annually. In conjunction with water delivery, the District operates street lighting systems in various portions of its service territory.