Worst Infrastructure: Nebraska — 2026 Rankings

Out of 582 ZIP codes with infrastructure data in Nebraska, these areas face the highest estimated risk of water pipe failure based on infrastructure age, funding gaps, and violation history.

Statistic	Value
ZIP codes ranked	582
Highest risk	NaN%
Median risk	NaN%
Average risk	NaN%
State	Nebraska

Top 100 Highest Risk ZIP Codes

Rank	ZIP Code	City	State	Pipe Failure Risk	Risk Level	Safety Score
1	68001	Abie	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
2	68002	Arlington	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
3	68003	Ashland	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
4	68004	Bancroft	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
5	68005	Bellevue	NE	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
6	68007	Bennington	NE	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
7	68008	Blair	NE	NaN%	Unknown	63/100
8	68010	Boys Town	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
9	68014	Bruno	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
10	68015	Cedar Bluffs	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
11	68016	Cedar Creek	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
12	68017	Ceresco	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
13	68018	Colon	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
14	68019	Craig	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
15	68020	Decatur	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
16	68022	Elkhorn	NE	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
17	68023	Fort Calhoun	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
18	68025	Fremont	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
19	68028	Gretna	NE	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
20	68029	Herman	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
21	68030	Homer	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
22	68031	Hooper	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
23	68033	Ithaca	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
24	68034	Kennard	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
25	68036	Linwood	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
26	68037	Louisville	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
27	68038	Lyons	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
28	68039	Macy	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
29	68040	Malmo	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
30	68041	Mead	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
31	68042	Memphis	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
32	68044	Nickerson	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
33	68045	Oakland	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
34	68046	Papillion	NE	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
35	68047	Pender	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
36	68048	Plattsmouth	NE	NaN%	Unknown	50/100
37	68050	Prague	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
38	68055	Rosalie	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
39	68056	St Columbans	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
40	68057	Scribner	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
41	68058	South Bend	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
42	68059	Springfield	NE	NaN%	Unknown	67/100
43	68061	Tekamah	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
44	68062	Thurston	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
45	68063	Uehling	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
46	68064	Valley	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
47	68065	Valparaiso	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
48	68066	Wahoo	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
49	68067	Walthill	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
50	68068	Washington	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
51	68069	Waterloo	NE	NaN%	Unknown	67/100
52	68070	Weston	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
53	68071	Winnebago	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
54	68072	Winslow	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
55	68073	Yutan	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
56	68102	Omaha	NE	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
57	68104	Omaha	NE	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
58	68105	Omaha	NE	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
59	68106	Omaha	NE	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
60	68107	Omaha	NE	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
61	68108	Omaha	NE	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
62	68110	Omaha	NE	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
63	68111	Omaha	NE	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
64	68112	Omaha	NE	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
65	68113	Offutt A F B	NE	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
66	68114	Omaha	NE	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
67	68116	Omaha	NE	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
68	68117	Omaha	NE	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
69	68118	Omaha	NE	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
70	68122	Omaha	NE	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
71	68123	Bellevue	NE	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
72	68124	Omaha	NE	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
73	68127	Omaha	NE	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
74	68128	La Vista	NE	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
75	68130	Omaha	NE	NaN%	Unknown	65/100
76	68131	Omaha	NE	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
77	68132	Omaha	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
78	68133	Papillion	NE	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
79	68134	Omaha	NE	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
80	68135	Omaha	NE	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
81	68136	Omaha	NE	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
82	68137	Omaha	NE	NaN%	Unknown	65/100
83	68138	Omaha	NE	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
84	68142	Omaha	NE	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
85	68144	Omaha	NE	NaN%	Unknown	65/100
86	68147	Bellevue	NE	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
87	68152	Omaha	NE	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
88	68154	Omaha	NE	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
89	68157	Omaha	NE	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
90	68164	Omaha	NE	NaN%	Unknown	65/100
91	68178	Omaha	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
92	68182	Omaha	NE	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
93	68183	Omaha	NE	NaN%	Unknown	66/100
94	68301	Adams	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
95	68303	Alexandria	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
96	68304	Alvo	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
97	68305	Auburn	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
98	68307	Avoca	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
99	68309	Barneston	NE	NaN%	Unknown	—
100	68310	Beatrice	NE	NaN%	Unknown	67/100

Methodology

Infrastructure risk rankings combine four data sources, each weighted equally (25%): (1) EPA Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey (DWINS 2023) — state-level 20-year funding gap per capita for pipe replacement, treatment, and storage; (2) Census ACS housing vintage — percentage of homes built before 1980, when lead solder and galvanized pipes were common; (3) EPA SDWIS violation and enforcement data — system-level compliance history; (4) Lead and Copper Rule indicators — service line material inventories and 90th percentile lead testing results. The combined score is normalized to a 0-100% probability scale.

Data sources: EPA DWINS 2023, Census ACS, EPA SDWIS, Lead and Copper Rule data. Last updated: 2026-08-31.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does pipe failure probability mean?

Pipe failure probability estimates the likelihood of water main breaks, lead contamination from corroded pipes, or service disruptions based on infrastructure age, state funding gaps, violation history, and lead indicators. It is not a prediction of imminent failure, but a risk assessment based on known factors.

How is infrastructure risk calculated?

The risk score combines four equally weighted factors: state-level infrastructure funding gap per capita (from EPA DWINS 2023), housing vintage (Census ACS pre-1980 housing percentage), water system violation and enforcement history (EPA SDWIS), and lead exposure indicators (service line probability and testing results).

What can homeowners do about aging infrastructure?

Test your tap water annually, especially for lead. Check if your home has a lead service line through your water utility. Consider a whole-house water filter (NSF/ANSI 53 certified). Review your water system Consumer Confidence Report for violation history.

Does high risk mean my water is unsafe right now?

Not necessarily. Infrastructure risk indicates long-term vulnerability, not current contamination. However, areas with aging pipes and high violation counts have a statistically higher chance of water quality issues. Regular testing is the best way to verify your water safety.