Nebraska · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Buffalo County, NE
11 community water systems serving Buffalo County reported 276 lead and 236 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,078 of unknown material. The most are in City of Kearney.
3.6% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Nebraska average (7.4%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 2.0%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.7%
- Unknown 22%
- Non-lead 75%
Water systems serving Buffalo County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of KearneyKearney | 273 | 92 | 1,929 | 3.2% |
| City of GibbonGibbon | 0 | 51 | 110 | 8.0% |
| Village of SheltonShelton | 2 | 34 | 2 | 7.5% |
| Village of PleasantonPleasanton | 0 | 29 | 0 | 16% |
| Village of Elm CreekElm Creek | 0 | 25 | 308 | 6.0% |
| Village of AmherstAmherst | 0 | 5 | 7 | 12% |
| City of RavennaRavenna | 1 | 0 | 582 | 0.2% |
| Village of MillerMiller | 0 | 0 | 65 | 0% |
| Sunset View Mobile Home ParkKearney | 0 | 0 | 62 | 0% |
| Clearview Utilities CorpKearney | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0% |
| Buffalo Co Sid 3 - Glenwood EstatesKearney | 0 | 0 | 2 | 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 Buffalo County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Buffalo County reported 276 lead and 236 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,078 of unknown material.
Which Buffalo County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Kearney (365), City of Gibbon (51), Village of Shelton (36).
How do I check my home in Buffalo 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.