Kearney, NE: 1 Violation - Home Safety Score unavailable
4 ZIP codes · 3 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Kearney Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 1 violation in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0055 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,650 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 12.09 - above typical levels.
Kearney's Water Providers
Residential water in Kearney, NE is supplied by 3 separate utilities - not one centralized authority. Each of those providers operates under its own service territory boundary, maintains its own distribution infrastructure, and files compliance documentation with the EPA on its own timeline. Federal data counts 3 water systems in the area, with these providers collectively accounting for the dominant share of household connections.
Overview
We track home safety data for 4 ZIP codes in Kearney, Nebraska, covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 40,270 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 3 of 4 ZIP codes.
1 of 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (33%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Water Sources
Kearney water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0055 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 3 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 1 ZIP code
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 3 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68845 | — | 1 | 0 | City of Kearney, |
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68847 | — | City of Kearney, | 34,000 |
| 68849 | — | City of Kearney, | 34,000 |
All ZIP Codes in Kearney
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Kearney Community Health Snapshot
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
What's in Kearney's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Kearney
Remediation costs in Kearney are small relative to typical property values - the cost-to-value ratio here is favorable.
Remediation costs in Kearney are relatively low compared to home values. The $900–$2,800 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 58% above the Nebraska average.
Kearney: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Lead risk in Kearney appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Kearney: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Kearney contains 36 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $226,377. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The <strong>$1,650</strong> remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
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