Nebraska · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Madison County, NE
5 community water systems serving Madison County reported 64 lead and 3,160 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,428 of unknown material. The most are in City of Norfolk.
27% 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 0.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 27%
- Unknown 46%
- Non-lead 27%
Water systems serving Madison County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of NorfolkNorfolk | 54 | 2,905 | 5,020 | 29% |
| City of Newman GroveNewman Grove | 9 | 132 | 0 | 35% |
| City of Battle CreekBattle Creek | 0 | 63 | 0 | 14% |
| City of MadisonMadison | 0 | 33 | 341 | 4.2% |
| Village of Meadow GroveMeadow Grove | 1 | 27 | 67 | 29% |
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 Madison County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Madison County reported 64 lead and 3,160 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,428 of unknown material.
Which Madison County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Norfolk (2,959), City of Newman Grove (141), City of Battle Creek (63).
How do I check my home in Madison 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.