Lead Pipe Map

Nebraska · population 6,483

Lead pipes in Sidney, NE

122 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Sidney (population 6,483) gets its water from City of Sidney. That system reported 6 lead and 116 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,302, with 2,631 more of unknown material.

3.7% of City of Sidney'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%).

6Lead
116Galvanized, replace
2,631Unknown material
549Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Sidney (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 2.7 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 Sidney.

Water systems serving Sidney

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of SidneyMain system61162,6313.7%
Cheyenne Co Sid 1Also serves parts of the city0020%

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 Sidney

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

Find the official inventory mapCity of Sidney details

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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 Sidney, NE have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Sidney, which serves Sidney, reported 6 lead and 116 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,631 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Sidney?

EPA's service area maps place most of Sidney in City of Sidney's service area (PWSID NE3103303). Cheyenne Co Sid 1 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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