Nebraska · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Webster County, NE
5 community water systems serving Webster County reported 2 lead and 60 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 481 of unknown material. The most are in City of Blue Hill.
6.7% 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) 6.5%
- Unknown 52%
- Non-lead 41%
Water systems serving Webster County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Blue HillBlue Hill | 0 | 25 | 105 | 5.8% |
| City of Red CloudRed Cloud | 2 | 15 | 134 | 11% |
| Village of BladenBladen | 0 | 13 | 95 | 11% |
| Lower Republican RWD 1Franklin County | 0 | 7 | 11 | 8.1% |
| Village of Guide RockGuide Rock | 0 | 0 | 136 | 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 Webster County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Webster County reported 2 lead and 60 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 481 of unknown material.
Which Webster County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Blue Hill (25), City of Red Cloud (17), Village of Bladen (13).
How do I check my home in Webster 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.