Important: Scheduled Water Outage at University Tower – What You Need to Know!

Attention to all faculty, staff, and students at the Med center: there’s a water outage coming up this week that will affect University Tower.

This outage will happen in all four buildings of University Tower. It’s scheduled to begin on Thursday, May 1, at 6 p.m. and will last for 12 hours, ending on Friday, May 2, at 6 a.m. The cause? UNMC Facilities Management needs to replace an aging valve on the water main, along with a few other old valves.

Here’s what to expect:

• University Tower 1: No hot or cold water service.
• University Tower 2: No hot or cold water service.
• University Tower 3: Hot water will be unavailable.
• University Tower 4: Hot water will also be down. Note that public restrooms by the B Elevators on Levels 2, 3, and 5 will be out of service.

Updates are being provided to affected areas, and some operational changes may be necessary. UNMC Facilities Management will place signs on public restrooms affected by the outage. Most restrooms in University Tower 1 and 2 will not be usable during this time, but restrooms in University Tower 3 and 4 will remain available, aside from the mentioned exceptions.

Understanding these changes can help everyone prepare better. Water service disruptions like this aren’t just an inconvenience; they are important for maintaining the infrastructure in our buildings. Regular maintenance helps prevent bigger issues down the line. For example, a study by the American Society of Civil Engineers points out that proactive maintenance can save costs in the long term and extend the life of facilities.

In light of this outage, it’s also wise to plan ahead. Whether it’s filling water bottles or finding alternative restroom facilities, a little bit of preparation goes a long way.

For more information, check the [UNMC Facilities Management page](https://www.unmc.edu/facilities-management/) for updates as they become available.