Nebraska · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Burt County, NE
6 community water systems serving Burt County reported 8 lead and 198 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,377 of unknown material. The most are in Logan East Rural Water System.
6.8% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Nebraska average (7.4%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 6.5%
- Unknown 45%
- Non-lead 48%
Water systems serving Burt County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan East Rural Water SystemOakland | 3 | 57 | 3 | 9.6% |
| City of LyonsLyons | 5 | 50 | 111 | 11% |
| Village of DecaturDecatur | 0 | 42 | 125 | 14% |
| Village of CraigCraig | 0 | 41 | 3 | 35% |
| City of TekamahTekamah | 0 | 8 | 530 | 0.9% |
| City of OaklandOakland | 0 | 0 | 605 | 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 Burt County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Burt County reported 8 lead and 198 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,377 of unknown material.
Which Burt County water systems have the most lead lines?
Logan East Rural Water System (60), City of Lyons (55), Village of Decatur (42).
How do I check my home in Burt 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.