Nebraska · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Dawes County, NE
4 community water systems serving Dawes County reported 9 lead and 198 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,097 of unknown material. The most are in City of Chadron.
7.3% 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) 7.0%
- Unknown 74%
- Non-lead 18%
Water systems serving Dawes County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of ChadronChadron | 9 | 144 | 1,396 | 7.4% |
| City of CrawfordCrawford | 0 | 54 | 566 | 8.6% |
| Dawes Co RWD 1Whitney | 0 | 0 | 96 | 0% |
| Village of WhitneyWhitney | 0 | 0 | 39 | 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 Dawes County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Dawes County reported 9 lead and 198 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,097 of unknown material.
Which Dawes County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Chadron (153), City of Crawford (54).
How do I check my home in Dawes 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.