Nebraska · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Nuckolls County, NE
6 community water systems serving Nuckolls County reported 17 lead and 112 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,070 of unknown material. The most are in City of Nelson.
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 0.9%
- Galvanized (replace) 5.8%
- Unknown 55%
- Non-lead 38%
Water systems serving Nuckolls County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of NelsonNelson | 0 | 90 | 40 | 27% |
| City of SuperiorSuperior | 15 | 1 | 967 | 1.4% |
| Village of HardyHardy | 0 | 11 | 52 | 16% |
| Lower Republican RWD 1Franklin County | 0 | 7 | 11 | 8.1% |
| Village of RuskinRuskin | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4.4% |
| Village of LawrenceLawrence | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.0% |
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 Nuckolls County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Nuckolls County reported 17 lead and 112 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,070 of unknown material.
Which Nuckolls County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Nelson (90), City of Superior (16), Village of Hardy (11).
How do I check my home in Nuckolls 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.