Nebraska · population 3,336
Lead pipes in Valley, NE
11 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Valley (population 3,336) gets its water from City of Valley. That system reported 2 lead and 9 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,567, with 713 more of unknown material.
0.7% of City of Valley'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 0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.6%
- Unknown 46%
- Non-lead 54%
Latest lead test for City of Valley (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 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 Valley.
Water systems serving Valley
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of ValleyMain system | 2 | 9 | 713 | 0.7% |
| Douglas Co Sid 284 -Trailridge RanchesAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0% |
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 Valley
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Valley'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
- Arlington278 lead + galv. lines
- Fremont1,017 lead + galv. lines
- Bennington12,071 lead + galv. lines
- Gretna17 lead + galv. lines
- Omaha12,071 lead + galv. lines
- La Vista12,071 lead + galv. lines
- Springfield8 lead + galv. lines
- Ralston12,071 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Valley, NE have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Valley, which serves Valley, reported 2 lead and 9 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 713 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Valley?
EPA's service area maps place most of Valley in City of Valley's service area (PWSID NE3105518). Douglas Co Sid 284 -Trailridge Ranches also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Valley home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Valley'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 Valley 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 Valley whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.