Nebraska · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Nemaha County, NE
6 community water systems serving Nemaha County reported 3 lead and 1,421 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 209 of unknown material. The most are in City of Auburn.
52% 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 0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 52%
- Unknown 7.7%
- Non-lead 40%
Water systems serving Nemaha County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of AuburnAuburn | 2 | 1,391 | 7 | 83% |
| Village of JohnsonJohnson | 1 | 14 | 188 | 7.2% |
| Village of JulianJulian | 0 | 10 | 1 | 33% |
| City of PeruPeru | 0 | 6 | 12 | 2.9% |
| Village of BrockBrock | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Nemaha Co RWD #2Auburn | 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 Nemaha County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Nemaha County reported 3 lead and 1,421 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 209 of unknown material.
Which Nemaha County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Auburn (1,393), Village of Johnson (15), Village of Julian (10).
How do I check my home in Nemaha 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.