Oshkosh, NE Water Safety: 99/100 (2026)
2 ZIP codes · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
Based on current monitoring, Oshkosh holds an above-average drinking water safety record for NE — violations are infrequent and typically minor when they do appear.
How Oshkosh Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Oshkosh Water: The Quick Version
- Average lead level: 0.0015 mg/L.
- CDC health risk index: 15.91 — above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Oshkosh
With one provider handling most of Oshkosh's residential supply in NE, water service accountability is concentrated in a single utility among the 1 system on record.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Oshkosh, Nebraska, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 1,077 people.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Oshkosh — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Oshkosh: A (99/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Oshkosh water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0015 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 2 ZIP codes
Areas with No Violations
All ZIP Codes in Oshkosh
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
Updated daily.
CDC Health Data for Oshkosh
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
Protecting Children from Lead in Oshkosh
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 Oshkosh 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.
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