Lead Pipe Map

Nebraska · 9 community water systems

Lead pipes in Jefferson County, NE

9 community water systems serving Jefferson County reported 32 lead and 369 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 518 of unknown material. The most are in City of Fairbury.

12% 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%).

32Lead
369Galvanized, replace
518Unknown
2,339Non-lead

Water systems serving Jefferson County

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% leadPeople
City of FairburyFairbury3125536614%3,707
Village of PlymouthPlymouth039015%400
Village of ReynoldsReynolds0251747%60
Village of DillerDiller025017%269
Village of DaykinDaykin117218%153
Village of HarbineHarbine08027%65
Village of EndicottEndicott00770%132
Village of Steele CitySteele City00560%60
Little Blue NRD RWD 1Fairbury0000%1,580

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

  1. Check the pipe where water enters your home.
  2. Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
  3. Test your water, often free through the utility.
  4. Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.

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Questions

Does Jefferson County have lead pipes?

Yes. Water systems serving Jefferson County reported 32 lead and 369 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 518 of unknown material.

Which Jefferson County water systems have the most lead lines?

City of Fairbury (286), Village of Plymouth (39), Village of Reynolds (25).

How do I check my home in Jefferson 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.