Stapleton, NE Water Safety: 87/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
Residents of Stapleton generally live with tap water that beats the NE safety average on key EPA compliance metrics.
How Stapleton Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Stapleton Water: The Quick Version
- Homes built before 1986: 75% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $1,800 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.52 — above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Stapleton
Federal drinking water records identify 1 system operating in Stapleton, NE. One of those systems serves the overwhelming majority of residential addresses, concentrating infrastructure management, rate authority, and EPA compliance reporting within a single organization.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Stapleton, Nebraska, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 914 people.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Stapleton — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Stapleton: A (87/100)
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
Stapleton water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Stapleton
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69163 | A | Stapleton, Village of | 305 |
All ZIP Codes in Stapleton
- 69163 [A]
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 Stapleton
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
How Old Is Stapleton's Housing Stock?
With 75% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Lead solder was standard in copper plumbing until federally banned in 1986; lead pipes were common in service lines pre-1970. Stapleton's median build year of 1964 reflects a housing stock where these older materials are a pervasive feature — not a rare legacy — of the residential plumbing landscape.
Over half of homes in Stapleton were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Stapleton: Remediation Cost in Perspective
The equity-to-remediation ratio in Stapleton is moderate — worth planning for but within reach for most property owners.
Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Stapleton. The estimated $1,200–$2,500 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 30% below the Nebraska average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Stapleton
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.
Even where utility-side monitoring meets Lead and Copper Rule requirements, the 75% pre-rule share in Stapleton keeps interior-plumbing variation as a household-level question that aggregate data cannot resolve.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Climate-Related Water Risk for Stapleton
Stapleton's NFIP claim count stays on the lower side of the range, suggesting flood exposure that merits baseline awareness rather than active mitigation planning. Water-quality implications of flooding are minimal when events are infrequent and limited in scale.
Stapleton has a relatively low flood history with 1 FEMA claims on record. While risk is limited, severe weather events can still impact water infrastructure.
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. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,800</strong> remediation cost per household.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
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