Lead Pipe Map

Nebraska · population 34,741

Lead pipes in Kearney, NE

365 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Kearney (population 34,741) gets its water from City of Kearney. That system reported 273 lead and 92 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 11,449, with 1,929 more of unknown material.

3.2% of City of Kearney's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Nebraska average (7.4%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).

273Lead
92Galvanized, replace
1,929Unknown material
9,155Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Kearney (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 5.5 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 Kearney.

Water systems serving Kearney

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of KearneyMain system273921,9293.2%
Riverside Mobile Home ParkAlso serves parts of the city012021%
Buffalo Co Sid 3 - Glenwood EstatesAlso serves parts of the city0020%
Sunset View Mobile Home ParkAlso serves parts of the city00620%
Clearview Utilities CorpAlso serves parts of the city00110%

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 Kearney

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

Find the official inventory mapCity of Kearney details

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.

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 Kearney, NE have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Kearney, which serves Kearney, reported 273 lead and 92 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,929 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Kearney?

EPA's service area maps place most of Kearney in City of Kearney's service area (PWSID NE3101906). Riverside Mobile Home Park, Buffalo Co Sid 3 - Glenwood Estates, Sunset View Mobile Home Park, Clearview Utilities Corp also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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