Lead Pipe Map

Nebraska · population 8,179

Lead pipes in York, NE

4 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of York (population 8,179) gets its water from City of York. That system reported 4 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,421, with 0 more of unknown material.

0.1% of City of York's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Nebraska average (7.4%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

4Lead
0Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
3,417Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of York (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 8.4 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 York.

Water systems serving York

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of YorkMain system4000.1%
Cottonwood MeadowsAlso serves parts of the city0720100%

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 York

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

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

Yes. City of York, which serves York, reported 4 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to York?

EPA's service area maps place most of York in City of York's service area (PWSID NE3118706). Cottonwood Meadows also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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