Nebraska · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Polk County, NE
4 community water systems serving Polk County reported 5 lead and 127 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,377 of unknown material. The most are in City of Osceola.
8.0% 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 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 7.7%
- Unknown 83%
- Non-lead 8.5%
Water systems serving Polk County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of OsceolaOsceola | 3 | 77 | 282 | 17% |
| City of StromsburgStromsburg | 1 | 35 | 595 | 5.7% |
| Village of PolkPolk | 1 | 12 | 176 | 6.5% |
| Village of ShelbyShelby | 0 | 3 | 324 | 0.9% |
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 Polk County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Polk County reported 5 lead and 127 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,377 of unknown material.
Which Polk County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Osceola (80), City of Stromsburg (36), Village of Polk (13).
How do I check my home in Polk 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.