Water will soon be flowing to faucets faster in Yutan, Nebraska, though some homeowners are upset that information about the direction of a major construction project wasn't leaked.

The laying of a new water line last week didn't flow well with some Yutan homeowners, who weren't notified about it coming their way. “They're supposed to send out a letter of notification to all the property owners,” says Randy Turner. “They didn't do that.”

The city administrator says city officials and contractors miscommunicated on who would communicate to residents. “And the communication could have been better and we're not to let it happen again,” says city administrator Gary Duncan.

One resident also doesn't like the direction the city has taken for the new line. “This tree, here you can see the major, massive damage that has been done to it,” says Amy Speckman.

Before the trench was filled, you could see exposed roots. Speckman is concerned about the long-term health of two tall trees in front of her house, trees she says that have been there since the 1920s.

Duncan says the trees are on city right-of-way, but everything's been done to save them. “Our best estimate, the trees will be fine.” Speckman believes the trees stand on her property and though the new 12-inch water line has moved past her house, she's dug in on claiming damages. “This is all about curb appeal and I believe that they affect my property.”

Yutan's city attorney says there were public hearings months ago on the direction the new water line would take. Scott Tinglehoff says there were some communication problems along the way, but the city has properly handled the $600,000 improvement project.