2026 Rankings

Worst ZIP Codes for Lead in Water in Nebraska — 2026

Last updated: June 4, 2026

544 ZIP codes ranked by Lead (mg/L) #1: ZIP 68017 (Ceresco, NE) — 16.0 ppb
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Out of 544 ZIP codes with data in Nebraska, these are the highest-ranked areas for lead (mg/l). See also: National Worst ZIP Codes for Lead in Water | All Nebraska Rankings

Statistic Value
ZIP codes ranked 544
Highest value 16.0 ppb
Median value 2.2 ppb
State Nebraska

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank ZIP Code City State Lead (mg/L) Safety Score
1 68017 Ceresco NE 16.0 ppb 45/100
2 69036 Lebanon NE 15.6 ppb 0/100
3 69043 Stratton NE 15.3 ppb 33/100
4 68760 Niobrara NE 15.1 ppb 38/100
5 68926 Beaver City NE 14.4 ppb 35/100
6 68440 Steele City NE 13.5 ppb 24/100
7 69152 Mullen NE 11.6 ppb 77/100
8 68791 Wisner NE 11.1 ppb 13/100
9 68858 Miller NE 11.0 ppb 59/100
10 68871 Rockville NE 10.9 ppb 63/100
11 68326 Carleton NE 10.8 ppb 47/100
12 68329 Cook NE 10.4 ppb 56/100
13 68431 Rulo NE 10.3 ppb 45/100
14 68034 Kennard NE 9.6 ppb 51/100
15 68359 Friend NE 9.4 ppb 59/100
16 68366 Greenwood NE 9.2 ppb 51/100
17 68666 Stromsburg NE 9.1 ppb 60/100
18 68664 Snyder NE 9.1 ppb 52/100
19 68332 Crab Orchard NE 8.6 ppb 54/100
20 68843 Hampton NE 8.5 ppb 53/100
21 68467 York NE 8.4 ppb 61/100
22 68710 Allen NE 8.4 ppb 22/100
23 68947 Hildreth NE 8.0 ppb 56/100
24 68865 Phillips NE 7.9 ppb 38/100
25 68007 Bennington NE 7.6 ppb 70/100
26 68010 Boys Town NE 7.6 ppb 53/100
27 68022 Elkhorn NE 7.6 ppb 52/100
28 68056 St Columbans NE 7.6 ppb 53/100
29 68101 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 51/100
30 68102 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 46/100
31 68103 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 41/100
32 68104 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 46/100
33 68105 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 51/100
34 68106 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 46/100
35 68107 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 46/100
36 68108 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 51/100
37 68109 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 41/100
38 68110 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 51/100
39 68111 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 51/100
40 68112 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 46/100
41 68113 Offutt A F B NE 7.6 ppb 40/100
42 68114 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 46/100
43 68116 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 51/100
44 68117 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 46/100
45 68118 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 51/100
46 68119 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 41/100
47 68120 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 41/100
48 68122 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 51/100
49 68123 Bellevue NE 7.6 ppb 55/100
50 68124 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 46/100
51 68127 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 46/100
52 68128 La Vista NE 7.6 ppb 45/100
53 68130 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 51/100
54 68131 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 46/100
55 68132 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 46/100
56 68134 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 46/100
57 68135 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 41/100
58 68136 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 51/100
59 68137 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 46/100
60 68138 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 51/100
61 68139 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 41/100
62 68142 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 41/100
63 68144 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 46/100
64 68145 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 41/100
65 68147 Bellevue NE 7.6 ppb 65/100
66 68152 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 51/100
67 68154 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 46/100
68 68155 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 41/100
69 68157 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 46/100
70 68164 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 51/100
71 68172 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 41/100
72 68175 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 41/100
73 68176 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 41/100
74 68178 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 41/100
75 68179 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 41/100
76 68180 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 41/100
77 68181 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 41/100
78 68182 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 41/100
79 68183 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 41/100
80 68197 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 41/100
81 68198 Omaha NE 7.6 ppb 41/100
82 68323 Burchard NE 7.4 ppb 58/100
83 68623 Belgrade NE 7.2 ppb 59/100
84 68649 North Bend NE 7.2 ppb 55/100
85 69128 Bushnell NE 6.9 ppb 75/100
86 68304 Alvo NE 6.8 ppb 59/100
87 68019 Craig NE 6.6 ppb 59/100
88 68901 Hastings NE 6.3 ppb 62/100
89 68902 Hastings NE 6.3 ppb 62/100
90 68955 Juniata NE 6.3 ppb 57/100
91 68653 Platte Center NE 6.2 ppb 61/100
92 68870 Riverdale NE 6.1 ppb 77/100
93 68347 Eagle NE 6.1 ppb 67/100
94 68055 Rosalie NE 6.0 ppb 66/100
95 69101 North Platte NE 5.7 ppb 80/100
96 69103 North Platte NE 5.7 ppb 90/100
97 68438 Sprague NE 5.6 ppb 64/100
98 68845 Kearney NE 5.5 ppb 77/100
99 68847 Kearney NE 5.5 ppb 64/100
100 68848 Kearney NE 5.5 ppb 81/100

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: 2026-06-04.

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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