Nebraska · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Furnas County, NE
7 community water systems serving Furnas County reported 0 lead and 341 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 117 of unknown material. The most are in Village of Oxford.
15% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Nebraska average (7.4%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 15%
- Unknown 5.2%
- Non-lead 80%
Water systems serving Furnas County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village of OxfordOxford | 0 | 184 | 0 | 35% |
| City of Beaver CityBeaver City | 0 | 76 | 0 | 31% |
| Village of EdisonEdison | 0 | 43 | 0 | 46% |
| City of ArapahoeArapahoe | 0 | 24 | 0 | 4.1% |
| Village of WilsonvilleWilsonville | 0 | 14 | 35 | 22% |
| Village of HolbrookHolbrook | 0 | 0 | 82 | 0% |
| City of CambridgeCambridge | 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 Furnas County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Furnas County reported 0 lead and 341 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 117 of unknown material.
Which Furnas County water systems have the most lead lines?
Village of Oxford (184), City of Beaver City (76), Village of Edison (43).
How do I check my home in Furnas 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.