Nebraska · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Cedar County, NE
8 community water systems serving Cedar County reported 1 lead and 65 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 777 of unknown material. The most are in Village of Belden.
2.2% of these systems' 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) 2.1%
- Unknown 26%
- Non-lead 72%
Water systems serving Cedar County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village of BeldenBelden | 0 | 21 | 40 | 30% |
| Cedar-Knox Rural Water ProjectCrofton | 0 | 16 | 460 | 1.7% |
| City of LaurelLaurel | 0 | 16 | 0 | 3.3% |
| Village of ColeridgeColeridge | 0 | 12 | 11 | 16% |
| City of RandolphRandolph | 1 | 0 | 246 | 0.2% |
| Village of ObertObert | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0% |
| Village of FordyceFordyce | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| City of HartingtonHartington | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Cedar County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Cedar County reported 1 lead and 65 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 777 of unknown material.
Which Cedar County water systems have the most lead lines?
Village of Belden (21), Cedar-Knox Rural Water Project (16), City of Laurel (16).
How do I check my home in Cedar 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.