Nebraska · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Thayer County, NE
8 community water systems serving Thayer County reported 3 lead and 223 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 473 of unknown material. The most are in City of Deshler.
11% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Nebraska average (7.4%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 11%
- Unknown 23%
- Non-lead 66%
Water systems serving Thayer County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of DeshlerDeshler | 1 | 97 | 213 | 24% |
| City of HebronHebron | 0 | 43 | 5 | 5.1% |
| Village of DavenportDavenport | 0 | 31 | 17 | 14% |
| Village of HubbellHubbell | 0 | 19 | 0 | 37% |
| Village of ChesterChester | 2 | 16 | 0 | 9.2% |
| Village of BelvidereBelvidere | 0 | 15 | 9 | 24% |
| Village of AlexandriaAlexandria | 0 | 2 | 44 | 2.6% |
| Village of BruningBruning | 0 | 0 | 185 | 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 Thayer County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Thayer County reported 3 lead and 223 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 473 of unknown material.
Which Thayer County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Deshler (98), City of Hebron (43), Village of Davenport (31).
How do I check my home in Thayer 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.