Nebraska · population 25,152
Lead pipes in Hastings, NE
1,117 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Hastings (population 25,152) gets its water from City of Hastings. That system reported 1,114 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 11,321, with 874 more of unknown material.
9.9% of City of Hastings'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 9.8%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 7.7%
- Non-lead 82%
Latest lead test for City of Hastings (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 7.5 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 Hastings.
Water systems serving Hastings
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of HastingsMain system | 1,114 | 3 | 874 | 9.9% |
| K & K Manufactured Home CommunityAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2.0% |
| Nebraskan Manufactured Home CommunityAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2.8% |
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 Hastings
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Hastings'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
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Questions
Does Hastings, NE have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Hastings, which serves Hastings, reported 1,114 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 874 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Hastings?
EPA's service area maps place most of Hastings in City of Hastings's service area (PWSID NE3100101). K & K Manufactured Home Community, Nebraskan Manufactured Home Community also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Hastings home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Hastings'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 Hastings 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 Hastings whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.