Nebraska · population 1,260
Lead pipes in North Bend, NE
108 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of North Bend (population 1,260) gets its water from City of North Bend. That system reported 4 lead and 104 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 593, with 67 more of unknown material.
18% of City of North Bend'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 0.7%
- Galvanized (replace) 18%
- Unknown 11%
- Non-lead 70%
Latest lead test for City of North Bend (Jan 2025–Dec 2027): 3.8 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 North Bend.
Water systems serving North Bend
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of North BendMain system | 4 | 104 | 67 | 18% |
| Village of Morse BluffServes nearby areas | 0 | 5 | 17 | 6.8% |
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 North Bend
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of North Bend'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 North Bend, NE have lead pipes?
Yes. City of North Bend, which serves North Bend, reported 4 lead and 104 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 67 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to North Bend?
EPA's service area maps place most of North Bend in City of North Bend's service area (PWSID NE3105305). Village of Morse Bluff also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my North Bend home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of North Bend'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 North Bend 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 North Bend whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.