Nebraska · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Cuming County, NE
5 community water systems serving Cuming County reported 17 lead and 289 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,044 of unknown material. The most are in City of West Point.
8.7% 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 0.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 8.2%
- Unknown 58%
- Non-lead 33%
Water systems serving Cuming County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of West PointWest Point | 0 | 187 | 964 | 11% |
| Village of BeemerBeemer | 6 | 49 | 272 | 17% |
| Village of BancroftBancroft | 4 | 39 | 223 | 16% |
| City of WisnerWisner | 7 | 14 | 585 | 3.1% |
| Cuming Co RWD 1Beemer | 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 Cuming County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Cuming County reported 17 lead and 289 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,044 of unknown material.
Which Cuming County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of West Point (187), Village of Beemer (55), Village of Bancroft (43).
How do I check my home in Cuming 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.