Nebraska · population 3,578
Lead pipes in O'Neill, NE
167 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of O'Neill (population 3,578) gets its water from City of Oneill. That system reported 0 lead and 167 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,700, with 0 more of unknown material.
9.8% of City of Oneill'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 9.8%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 90%
Latest lead test for City of Oneill (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.1 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 Oneill.
Water systems serving O'Neill
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of OneillMain system | 0 | 167 | 0 | 9.8% |
| East Park EstatesAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 24 | 23 | 51% |
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 O'Neill
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Oneill'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
- Norfolk2,959 lead + galv. lines
- Hartingtonno lead reported
- Columbus121 lead + galv. lines
- Dakota49 lead + galv. lines
- North Bend108 lead + galv. lines
- Oakland605 unknown
- York4 lead + galv. lines
- Kearney365 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does O'Neill, NE have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Oneill, which serves O'Neill, reported 0 lead and 167 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to O'Neill?
EPA's service area maps place most of O'Neill in City of Oneill's service area (PWSID NE3108904). East Park Estates also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my O'Neill home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Oneill'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 O'Neill 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 Oneill whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.