Lead Pipe Map

Nebraska · population 7,999

Lead pipes in Blair, NE

179 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Blair (population 7,999) gets its water from City of Blair. That system reported 22 lead and 157 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,370, with 1,479 more of unknown material.

5.3% of City of Blair's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Nebraska average (7.4%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

22Lead
157Galvanized, replace
1,479Unknown material
1,712Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Blair (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.6 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 Blair.

Water systems serving Blair

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of BlairMain system221571,4795.3%
Lakeland Estates Water CompanyAlso serves parts of the city0000%
133 EstatesAlso serves parts of the city0080%
Washington Co Rural Water 2Serves nearby areas0000%

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 Blair

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Blair's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

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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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Blair, NE have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Blair, which serves Blair, reported 22 lead and 157 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,479 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Blair?

EPA's service area maps place most of Blair in City of Blair's service area (PWSID NE3117905). Lakeland Estates Water Company, 133 Estates, Washington Co Rural Water 2 also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Blair home has a lead service line?

Search your address on City of Blair'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 Blair 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 Blair whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.