Nebraska · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Seward County, NE
9 community water systems serving Seward County reported 4 lead and 202 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 584 of unknown material. The most are in City of Milford.
4.6% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Nebraska average (7.4%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.5%
- Unknown 13%
- Non-lead 82%
Water systems serving Seward County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of MilfordMilford | 1 | 106 | 100 | 14% |
| City of SewardSeward | 2 | 45 | 159 | 1.7% |
| Village of UticaUtica | 0 | 26 | 2 | 6.2% |
| Village of StaplehurstStaplehurst | 1 | 8 | 104 | 7.0% |
| Village of Beaver CrossingBeaver Crossing | 0 | 6 | 180 | 3.2% |
| Village of GoehnerGoehner | 0 | 4 | 33 | 4.0% |
| Village of BeeBee | 0 | 3 | 6 | 3.1% |
| Village of CordovaCordova | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3.8% |
| Milford Meadows Care Center, LLCMilford | 0 | 1 | 0 | 33% |
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 Seward County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Seward County reported 4 lead and 202 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 584 of unknown material.
Which Seward County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Milford (107), City of Seward (47), Village of Utica (26).
How do I check my home in Seward 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.