Nebraska · population 1,531
Lead pipes in Springfield, NE
8 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Springfield (population 1,531) gets its water from City of Springfield. That system reported 0 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 805, with 56 more of unknown material.
1.0% of City of Springfield's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Nebraska average (7.4%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.0%
- Unknown 7.0%
- Non-lead 92%
Latest lead test for City of Springfield (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 3 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 Springfield.
Water systems serving Springfield
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of SpringfieldMain system | 0 | 8 | 56 | 1.0% |
| Metropolitan Utilities DistrictServes nearby areas | 11,738 | 333 | 2,505 | 5.2% |
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 Springfield
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Springfield'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
- Gretna17 lead + galv. lines
- Papillion4,006 unknown
- La Vista12,071 lead + galv. lines
- Ralston12,071 lead + galv. lines
- Bellevue11 lead + galv. lines
- Omaha12,071 lead + galv. lines
- Plattsmouth11 lead + galv. lines
- Bennington12,071 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Springfield, NE have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Springfield, which serves Springfield, reported 0 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 56 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Springfield?
EPA's service area maps place most of Springfield in City of Springfield's service area (PWSID NE3115301). Metropolitan Utilities District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Springfield home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Springfield'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 Springfield 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 Springfield whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.