Nebraska · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Otoe County, NE
11 community water systems serving Otoe County reported 29 lead and 471 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,255 of unknown material. The most are in City of Nebraska City.
7.4% 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 0.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 6.9%
- Unknown 33%
- Non-lead 59%
Water systems serving Otoe County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Nebraska CityNebraska City | 0 | 305 | 1,558 | 9.3% |
| City of SyracuseSyracuse | 24 | 86 | 35 | 10% |
| Village of OtoeOtoe | 0 | 27 | 0 | 33% |
| Village of DunbarDunbar | 0 | 20 | 37 | 23% |
| Otoe Co RWD 1Otoe County | 0 | 14 | 370 | 3.6% |
| Village of PalmyraPalmyra | 3 | 11 | 0 | 7.3% |
| Village of TalmageTalmage | 2 | 8 | 105 | 7.2% |
| Village of UnadillaUnadilla | 0 | 0 | 103 | 0% |
| Village of BurrBurr | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0% |
| Village of DouglasDouglas | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0% |
| Otoe Co RWD #3Otoe County | 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 Otoe County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Otoe County reported 29 lead and 471 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,255 of unknown material.
Which Otoe County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Nebraska City (305), City of Syracuse (110), Village of Otoe (27).
How do I check my home in Otoe 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.