Nebraska · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Washington County, NE
9 community water systems serving Washington County reported 28 lead and 447 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,701 of unknown material. The most are in Village of Arlington.
7.4% 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 0.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 7.0%
- Unknown 26%
- Non-lead 66%
Water systems serving Washington County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village of ArlingtonArlington | 0 | 278 | 0 | 58% |
| City of BlairBlair | 22 | 157 | 1,479 | 5.3% |
| Village of KennardKennard | 4 | 11 | 95 | 7.5% |
| Village of HermanHerman | 2 | 1 | 119 | 2.1% |
| 133 EstatesBlair | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0% |
| Washington Co Rural Water 1Washington County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Lakeland Estates Water CompanyBlair | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Washington Co Rural Water 2Washington County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of Fort CalhounFort Calhoun | 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 Washington County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Washington County reported 28 lead and 447 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,701 of unknown material.
Which Washington County water systems have the most lead lines?
Village of Arlington (278), City of Blair (179), Village of Kennard (15).
How do I check my home in Washington 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.