Saunders County, Nebraska
17 ZIP codes · Avg score 62/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
While Saunders County avoids the worst tiers, a portion of its 17 ZIP codes have logged violations.
How Saunders County Compares
How Saunders County Compares
Saunders County scores 3 points below the Nebraska state average (65/100) and 6 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Saunders County, Nebraska
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 12.7 (asthma 8.9%, diabetes 10.6%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,260, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.394% avg pipe failure probability, 47% of ZIPs at high risk
69.5% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,260
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
30,066 housing units in Saunders County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Saunders County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Saunders County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Saunders County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Saunders County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metropolitan Utilities District | 660,000 | 12 |
| 2 | Lakeland Estates Water Company | 1,552 | 12 |
| 3 | Sarpy Company Sid 23 - Westmont Subdivision | 980 | 12 |
| 4 | Maplewood Estates Mobile Home Park | 805 | 12 |
| 5 | Meadowbrook Estates Water System | 675 | 12 |
28 total water systems serve Saunders County.
All ZIP Codes in Saunders County
17 ZIP codes tracked in Saunders County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68041 | Mead | 70 | B | 1 | $224K |
| 2 | 68065 | Valparaiso | 70 | B | 0 | $281K |
| 3 | 68066 | Wahoo | 70 | B | 0 | $246K |
| 4 | 68073 | Yutan | 70 | B | 0 | $240K |
| 5 | 68648 | Morse Bluff | 70 | B | 1 | $219K |
| 6 | 68033 | Ithaca | 66 | C | 5 | $188K |
| 7 | 68040 | Malmo | 66 | C | 0 | $265K |
| 8 | 68050 | Prague | 66 | C | 0 | $150K |
| 9 | 68070 | Weston | 66 | C | 1 | $228K |
| 10 | 68506 | Lincoln | 65 | C | 1 | $245K |
| 11 | 68042 | Memphis | 64 | C | 1 | $183K |
| 12 | 68015 | Cedar Bluffs | 63 | C | 1 | $177K |
| 13 | 68018 | Colon | 53 | D | 0 | $190K |
| 14 | 68003 | Ashland | 51 | D | 5 | $282K |
| 15 | 68132 | Omaha | 46 | D | 12 (1 health) | $325K |
| 16 | 68017 | Ceresco | 45 | D | 0 | $206K |
| 17 | 68621 | Ames | 45 | D | 0 | $187K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Saunders County
Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance — guides surface only when county data warrants them.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 1 ZIP code
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 69.5% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Saunders County, Nebraska
Overview
Saunders County in Nebraska covers 17 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (62/100).
9 of 17 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.