Nebraska · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Knox County, NE
8 community water systems serving Knox County reported 4 lead and 147 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 849 of unknown material. The most are in Village of Verdigre.
6.6% 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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 6.4%
- Unknown 37%
- Non-lead 56%
Water systems serving Knox County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village of VerdigreVerdigre | 4 | 61 | 37 | 21% |
| City of BloomfieldBloomfield | 0 | 37 | 381 | 6.4% |
| Village of WausaWausa | 0 | 18 | 7 | 5.6% |
| City of CroftonCrofton | 0 | 10 | 231 | 2.5% |
| City of CreightonCreighton | 0 | 10 | 158 | 1.7% |
| Village of WinnetoonWinnetoon | 0 | 7 | 9 | 27% |
| Village of CenterCenter | 0 | 4 | 1 | 7.5% |
| Village of VerdelVerdel | 0 | 0 | 25 | 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 Knox County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Knox County reported 4 lead and 147 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 849 of unknown material.
Which Knox County water systems have the most lead lines?
Village of Verdigre (65), City of Bloomfield (37), Village of Wausa (18).
How do I check my home in Knox 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.