Nebraska · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Platte County, NE
8 community water systems serving Platte County reported 22 lead and 253 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,304 of unknown material. The most are in City of Columbus.
2.6% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Nebraska average (7.4%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.4%
- Unknown 68%
- Non-lead 29%
Water systems serving Platte County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of ColumbusColumbus | 15 | 106 | 7,202 | 1.3% |
| Village of Platte CenterPlatte Center | 5 | 85 | 1 | 52% |
| Village of LindsayLindsay | 2 | 29 | 23 | 20% |
| City of HumphreyHumphrey | 0 | 22 | 15 | 5.2% |
| Village of DuncanDuncan | 0 | 11 | 0 | 6.3% |
| Village of MonroeMonroe | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0% |
| Silver Trailer ParkColumbus | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0% |
| Village of CrestonCreston | 0 | 0 | 19 | 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 Platte County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Platte County reported 22 lead and 253 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,304 of unknown material.
Which Platte County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Columbus (121), Village of Platte Center (90), Village of Lindsay (31).
How do I check my home in Platte 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.