Nebraska · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in York County, NE
8 community water systems serving York County reported 9 lead and 165 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 306 of unknown material. The most are in Cottonwood Meadows.
3.6% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Nebraska average (7.4%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.4%
- Unknown 6.3%
- Non-lead 90%
Water systems serving York County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood MeadowsYork | 0 | 72 | 0 | 100% |
| City of HendersonHenderson | 0 | 34 | 0 | 6.0% |
| Village of BradshawBradshaw | 1 | 29 | 140 | 18% |
| Village of BenedictBenedict | 3 | 18 | 29 | 18% |
| Village of McCool JunctionMcCool Junction | 1 | 7 | 13 | 3.6% |
| Village of GreshamGresham | 0 | 5 | 115 | 4.2% |
| City of YorkYork | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.1% |
| Village of WacoWaco | 0 | 0 | 9 | 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 York County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving York County reported 9 lead and 165 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 306 of unknown material.
Which York County water systems have the most lead lines?
Cottonwood Meadows (72), City of Henderson (34), Village of Bradshaw (30).
How do I check my home in York 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.