Nebraska · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Antelope County, NE
7 community water systems serving Antelope County reported 2 lead and 308 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 699 of unknown material. The most are in City of Neligh.
16% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Nebraska average (7.4%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 16%
- Unknown 35%
- Non-lead 49%
Water systems serving Antelope County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of NelighNeligh | 2 | 195 | 242 | 24% |
| City of ElginElgin | 0 | 41 | 71 | 9.6% |
| Village of OrchardOrchard | 0 | 32 | 5 | 13% |
| Village of ClearwaterClearwater | 0 | 18 | 164 | 8.3% |
| Village of OakdaleOakdale | 0 | 13 | 187 | 6.4% |
| Village of RoyalRoyal | 0 | 7 | 29 | 19% |
| Village of BrunswickBrunswick | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8.0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Antelope County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Antelope County reported 2 lead and 308 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 699 of unknown material.
Which Antelope County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Neligh (197), City of Elgin (41), Village of Orchard (32).
How do I check my home in Antelope County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.