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Utilities

Electricity
The City of Burwell owns and operates its own electrical distribution system. Additional sources of electricity are purchased through the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska (MEAN) and the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA). MEAN uses Burwell’s power plant for peak, emergency, and stand-by needs. The capacity of Burwell’s power plant is 4,076 kW. The city's peak demand is 3,137 kW. Prospective customers are encouraged to contact the City of Burwell at 308.346.4509 for information on current electrical rates and service.

Natural Gas
Natural gas service is distributed to the community by Kinder Morgan (www.kindermorgan.com). A four-inch main line serves the community with 17 PSI pressure. Natural gas service is available to both residential and commercial customers.

Natural gas customers in Burwell can choose their supplier by completing a selection form. Prospective customers are encouraged to contact Kinder Morgan (800.215.3035), Oneok (877.274.5710) and/or ACE (Public Alliance for Community Energy) (800.454.4759) for information on current gas rates and service.

Water Service
The City of Burwell owns and operates its own water system. The city has three wells with an average depth of 300 feet. The quality of water in Burwell does not necessitate a water treatment plant. Prospective customers are encouraged to contact the City of Burwell at 308.346.4509 for information on current water rates and service.

Sewer Service
The City of Burwell owns and operates its own sewer system. The system is a trickling filter system. For further information on the city’s sanitary sewer service, prospective customers are encouraged to contact the City of Burwell at 308.346.4509.

Sanitation
The City of Burwell has a contract with the Calamus Refuse, Inc. to haul refuse. Calamus Refuse, Inc. provides weekly trash pick-up services to all residential customers and commercial pick-up is available weekly or more often as requested. Yard waste disposal is available at the Burwell Transfer Station. For further information on the city's sanitation services prospective customers are encourage to contact Calamus Refuse, Inc. at 308.346.4494.

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Communications

Telecommunications
Nebraska Central Telephone Company (NCTC) (www.nctc.net) provides telecommunications service to the Burwell community. Customers have a choice of approximately 15 long distance service providers. Perspective customers are encouraged to contact NCTC at 888.873.6282.

Internet
Local Internet service is provided by Cable Nebraska and NCTC. Cable Nebraska (www.cablene.com) provides high-speed cable Internet access. NCTC (www.nctc.net) provides dial-up and high-speed Internet access. For more information on Internet access, contact Cable Nebraska at 877.234.0102 and/or NCTC at 888.873.6282.

Mail Package Service
Community members and businesses have 3 means of Mail Package Service in Burwell. The United States Postal Service provides house and post office box delivery. The post office has one mail receipt and two dispatches Monday-Saturday. UPS provides daily pick-up and delivery service. UPS provides overnight delivery from Burwell or second and third-day delivery is also available. FedEx provides drop-off services in the community Monday-Friday. A FedEx drop box is located 16 miles southeast of Burwell, which is picked up daily.

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Transportation

Air
The Burwell Airport is located less than one mile west of the city limits and has a 3,200-foot lighted concrete runway and an elevation of 2,100 feet. The airport does have private aircraft storage available. The Central Nebraska Regional Airport near Grand Island is 78 miles southeast of Burwell and the Kearney Municipal Airport is 86 miles south of Burwell.

Ground
Burwell is served by Nebraska two-lane Highways 11 (north-south) and 91 (east-west). Interstate 80 is 78 miles south of Burwell. U.S. Highway 281 is the nearest four-lane highway to the community running north and south. Three (3) motor carrier companies serve the Burwell area, these include Brown Transfer, Con-Way and K-Truck Line. The community is also served by a number of privately owned trucks that haul livestock and hay.

Railroad
Burwell’s nearest railroad access is 16 miles southeast in Ord, which is served by Nebraska Central Railroad Company (NCRC).

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