Nebraska · population 26,162
Lead pipes in Norfolk, NE
2,959 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Norfolk (population 26,162) gets its water from City of Norfolk. That system reported 54 lead and 2,905 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 10,175, with 5,020 more of unknown material.
29% of City of Norfolk'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 0.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 29%
- Unknown 49%
- Non-lead 22%
Latest lead test for City of Norfolk (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 4.7 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 Norfolk.
Water systems serving Norfolk
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of NorfolkMain system | 54 | 2,905 | 5,020 | 29% |
| Stanton Co Sid 1 - Woodland ParkAlso serves parts of the city | 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 Norfolk
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Norfolk'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
- Columbus121 lead + galv. lines
- Hartingtonno lead reported
- Oakland605 unknown
- North Bend108 lead + galv. lines
- Dakota49 lead + galv. lines
- Fremont1,017 lead + galv. lines
- Arlington278 lead + galv. lines
- O'Neill167 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Norfolk, NE have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Norfolk, which serves Norfolk, reported 54 lead and 2,905 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,020 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Norfolk?
EPA's service area maps place most of Norfolk in City of Norfolk's service area (PWSID NE3111910). Stanton Co Sid 1 - Woodland Park also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Norfolk home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Norfolk'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 Norfolk 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 Norfolk whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.