Lead Pipe Map

Nebraska · population 14,323

Lead pipes in Scottsbluff, NE

218 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Scottsbluff (population 14,323) gets its water from City of Scottsbluff. That system reported 218 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,447, with 2,707 more of unknown material.

3.4% of City of Scottsbluff'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%).

218Lead
0Galvanized, replace
2,707Unknown material
3,522Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Scottsbluff (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 3.2 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 Scottsbluff.

Water systems serving Scottsbluff

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of ScottsbluffMain system21802,7073.4%
City of GeringAlso serves parts of the city44911.6%

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 Scottsbluff

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

Find the official inventory mapCity of Scottsbluff 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 Scottsbluff, NE have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Scottsbluff, which serves Scottsbluff, reported 218 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,707 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Scottsbluff?

EPA's service area maps place most of Scottsbluff in City of Scottsbluff's service area (PWSID NE3115716). City of Gering also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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