Nebraska · 13 community water systems
Lead pipes in Saunders County, NE
13 community water systems serving Saunders County reported 11 lead and 319 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,704 of unknown material. The most are in City of Ashland.
6.2% 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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 6.0%
- Unknown 32%
- Non-lead 62%
Water systems serving Saunders County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of AshlandAshland | 0 | 130 | 778 | 9.8% |
| City of WahooWahoo | 2 | 122 | 9 | 6.2% |
| Village of CerescoCeresco | 7 | 28 | 290 | 8.7% |
| Village of Cedar BluffsCedar Bluffs | 0 | 11 | 253 | 3.8% |
| Village of MeadMead | 0 | 8 | 117 | 5.1% |
| Village of PraguePrague | 0 | 7 | 93 | 3.8% |
| Village of MalmoMalmo | 2 | 3 | 43 | 8.6% |
| Village of Morse BluffMorse Bluff | 0 | 5 | 17 | 6.8% |
| Saunders Co Sid 6 - RiverviewFremont | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.3% |
| Valley View EstatesSaunders County | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5.3% |
| Village of WestonWeston | 0 | 0 | 96 | 0% |
| Village of MemphisMemphis | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0% |
| City of YutanYutan | 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 Saunders County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Saunders County reported 11 lead and 319 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,704 of unknown material.
Which Saunders County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Ashland (130), City of Wahoo (124), Village of Ceresco (35).
How do I check my home in Saunders 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.