Nebraska · population 3,473
Lead pipes in Auburn, NE
1,393 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Auburn (population 3,473) gets its water from City of Auburn. That system reported 2 lead and 1,391 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,678, with 7 more of unknown material.
83% of City of Auburn's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Nebraska average (7.4%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 83%
- Unknown 0.4%
- Non-lead 17%
Latest lead test for City of Auburn (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 2.3 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Auburn.
Water systems serving Auburn
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of AuburnMain system | 2 | 1,391 | 7 | 83% |
| Nemaha Co RWD #2Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Auburn
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Auburn's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Nebraska305 lead + galv. lines
- Plattsmouth11 lead + galv. lines
- Hickman4 lead + galv. lines
- Waverly2 lead + galv. lines
- Springfield8 lead + galv. lines
- Bellevue11 lead + galv. lines
- Lincoln4,320 lead + galv. lines
- Papillion4,006 unknown
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Questions
Does Auburn, NE have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Auburn, which serves Auburn, reported 2 lead and 1,391 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Auburn?
EPA's service area maps place most of Auburn in City of Auburn's service area (PWSID NE3112703). Nemaha Co RWD #2 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Auburn home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Auburn's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Auburn be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask City of Auburn whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.