2026 Rankings

Worst ZIP Codes for Lead in Water in Nebraska — 2026

Last updated: August 11, 2026

142 ZIP codes ranked by Lead (ppb) #1: ZIP 68005 (Bellevue, NE) - 12.3 ppb
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Out of 142 ZIP codes with data in Nebraska, these are the highest-ranked areas for lead (ppb). See also: National Worst ZIP Codes for Lead in Water | All Nebraska Rankings

Statistic Value
ZIP codes ranked 142
Highest value 12.3 ppb
Median value 4.5 ppb
State Nebraska

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank ZIP Code City State Lead (ppb) Safety Score
1 68005 Bellevue NE 12.3 ppb 66/100
2 68007 Bennington NE 12.3 ppb 66/100
3 68022 Elkhorn NE 12.3 ppb 66/100
4 68028 Gretna NE 12.3 ppb 66/100
5 68046 Papillion NE 12.3 ppb 66/100
6 68056 St Columbans NE 12.3 ppb —
7 68064 Valley NE 12.3 ppb —
8 68102 Omaha NE 12.3 ppb 66/100
9 68104 Omaha NE 12.3 ppb 66/100
10 68105 Omaha NE 12.3 ppb 66/100
11 68106 Omaha NE 12.3 ppb 66/100
12 68107 Omaha NE 12.3 ppb 66/100
13 68108 Omaha NE 12.3 ppb 66/100
14 68110 Omaha NE 12.3 ppb 66/100
15 68111 Omaha NE 12.3 ppb 66/100
16 68112 Omaha NE 12.3 ppb 66/100
17 68113 Offutt A F B NE 12.3 ppb 66/100
18 68114 Omaha NE 12.3 ppb 66/100
19 68116 Omaha NE 12.3 ppb 66/100
20 68117 Omaha NE 12.3 ppb 66/100
21 68118 Omaha NE 12.3 ppb 66/100
22 68122 Omaha NE 12.3 ppb 66/100
23 68123 Bellevue NE 12.3 ppb 66/100
24 68124 Omaha NE 12.3 ppb 66/100
25 68127 Omaha NE 12.3 ppb 66/100
26 68128 La Vista NE 12.3 ppb 66/100
27 68130 Omaha NE 12.3 ppb 65/100
28 68131 Omaha NE 12.3 ppb 66/100
29 68132 Omaha NE 12.3 ppb —
30 68133 Papillion NE 12.3 ppb 66/100
31 68134 Omaha NE 12.3 ppb 66/100
32 68135 Omaha NE 12.3 ppb 66/100
33 68136 Omaha NE 12.3 ppb 66/100
34 68137 Omaha NE 12.3 ppb 65/100
35 68138 Omaha NE 12.3 ppb 66/100
36 68142 Omaha NE 12.3 ppb 66/100
37 68144 Omaha NE 12.3 ppb 65/100
38 68147 Bellevue NE 12.3 ppb 66/100
39 68152 Omaha NE 12.3 ppb 66/100
40 68154 Omaha NE 12.3 ppb 66/100
41 68157 Omaha NE 12.3 ppb 66/100
42 68164 Omaha NE 12.3 ppb 65/100
43 68178 Omaha NE 12.3 ppb —
44 68182 Omaha NE 12.3 ppb 66/100
45 68183 Omaha NE 12.3 ppb 66/100
46 69001 Mc Cook NE 12.0 ppb —
47 68467 York NE 8.4 ppb —
48 69101 North Platte NE 7.6 ppb —
49 68901 Hastings NE 7.5 ppb —
50 68955 Juniata NE 7.5 ppb —
51 69337 Chadron NE 7.0 ppb —
52 68845 Kearney NE 5.5 ppb —
53 68847 Kearney NE 5.5 ppb —
54 68849 Kearney NE 5.5 ppb —
55 68505 Lincoln NE 5.1 ppb 67/100
56 68527 Lincoln NE 5.1 ppb 67/100
57 68949 Holdrege NE 5.0 ppb —
58 68958 Loomis NE 5.0 ppb —
59 68701 Norfolk NE 4.7 ppb —
60 68336 Davey NE 4.5 ppb —
61 68339 Denton NE 4.5 ppb —
62 68430 Roca NE 4.5 ppb 67/100
63 68462 Waverly NE 4.5 ppb —
64 68502 Lincoln NE 4.5 ppb 67/100
65 68503 Lincoln NE 4.5 ppb 67/100
66 68504 Lincoln NE 4.5 ppb 67/100
67 68506 Lincoln NE 4.5 ppb —
68 68507 Lincoln NE 4.5 ppb 66/100
69 68508 Lincoln NE 4.5 ppb 67/100
70 68510 Lincoln NE 4.5 ppb 67/100
71 68512 Lincoln NE 4.5 ppb 67/100
72 68514 Lincoln NE 4.5 ppb 67/100
73 68516 Lincoln NE 4.5 ppb 67/100
74 68517 Lincoln NE 4.5 ppb —
75 68520 Lincoln NE 4.5 ppb 67/100
76 68521 Lincoln NE 4.5 ppb 67/100
77 68522 Lincoln NE 4.5 ppb 67/100
78 68523 Lincoln NE 4.5 ppb 67/100
79 68524 Lincoln NE 4.5 ppb 67/100
80 68526 Lincoln NE 4.5 ppb 67/100
81 68528 Lincoln NE 4.5 ppb 67/100
82 68531 Lincoln NE 4.5 ppb 67/100
83 68588 Lincoln NE 4.5 ppb 67/100
84 68818 Aurora NE 4.3 ppb —
85 68045 Oakland NE 3.4 ppb —
86 68788 West Point NE 3.4 ppb —
87 68978 Superior NE 3.4 ppb —
88 68601 Columbus NE 3.3 ppb —
89 69361 Scottsbluff NE 3.2 ppb 83/100
90 69357 Mitchell NE 3.1 ppb —
91 69358 Morrill NE 3.1 ppb —
92 68016 Cedar Creek NE 3.0 ppb —
93 68037 Louisville NE 3.0 ppb —
94 68048 Plattsmouth NE 3.0 ppb 50/100
95 68059 Springfield NE 3.0 ppb 67/100
96 68850 Lexington NE 2.9 ppb —
97 68756 Neligh NE 2.9 ppb —
98 69341 Gering NE 2.7 ppb 83/100
99 68066 Wahoo NE 2.5 ppb —
100 68372 Hickman NE 2.5 ppb 67/100

Methodology

Lead rankings are based on the 90th percentile lead testing value (PB90) reported by water systems under the Lead and Copper Rule. When CCR data is unavailable, EPA SDWIS lead sampling data is used. The EPA action level for lead is 15 ppb (0.015 mg/L). There is no safe level of lead exposure.

Data sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), FEMA National Flood Insurance Program, EPA radon zone maps, EIA electricity rates, and Consumer Confidence Reports. Last updated: 2026-08-11.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a dangerous lead level in water?

The EPA action level is 15 parts per billion (ppb). The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no more than 1 ppb for school drinking water. There is no safe level of lead exposure for children.

How is lead measured in water?

Water systems collect samples from homes with known lead service lines or lead solder. The 90th percentile value (PB90) means 90% of samples tested below that level. If PB90 exceeds 15 ppb, the system must take corrective action.

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