Lead Pipe Map

Nebraska · population 3,285

Lead pipes in Hickman, NE

4 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Hickman (population 3,285) gets its water from City of Hickman. That system reported 0 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,120, with 80 more of unknown material.

0.4% of City of Hickman's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Nebraska average (7.4%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
4Galvanized, replace
80Unknown material
1,036Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Hickman (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 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 Hickman.

Water systems serving Hickman

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of HickmanMain system04800.4%
Lancaster Co Sid 3 - HollandAlso serves parts of the city00700%

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 Hickman

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

Find the official inventory mapCity of Hickman details

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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 Hickman, NE have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Hickman, which serves Hickman, reported 0 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 80 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Hickman?

EPA's service area maps place most of Hickman in City of Hickman's service area (PWSID NE3110917). Lancaster Co Sid 3 - Holland also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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