Nebraska · population 2,047
Lead pipes in Dakota, NE
49 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Dakota (population 2,047) gets its water from City of Dakota City. That system reported 3 lead and 46 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 662, with 441 more of unknown material.
7.4% of City of Dakota City's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Nebraska average (7.4%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 6.9%
- Unknown 67%
- Non-lead 26%
Latest lead test for City of Dakota City (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 2.4 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 Dakota City.
Water systems serving Dakota
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Dakota CityMain system | 3 | 46 | 441 | 7.4% |
| Dakota Co Rural WaterServes nearby areas | 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 Dakota
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Dakota City'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
- Oakland605 unknown
- Hartingtonno lead reported
- Norfolk2,959 lead + galv. lines
- Blair179 lead + galv. lines
- Arlington278 lead + galv. lines
- Fremont1,017 lead + galv. lines
- North Bend108 lead + galv. lines
- Bennington12,071 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Dakota, NE have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Dakota City, which serves Dakota, reported 3 lead and 46 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 441 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Dakota?
EPA's service area maps place most of Dakota in City of Dakota City's service area (PWSID NE3104301). Dakota Co Rural Water also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Dakota home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Dakota City'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 Dakota 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 Dakota City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.