Water Quality Report

Steele City, NE (68440): No EPA Water System

No EPA-registered water system mapped - county-level context only

High County Radon Potential

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 68440 in Steele City, NE do not contain a complete violation count and source window. ZipCheckup does not infer a clean record from missing or partial data.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Current EPA violation data unavailable
Water records and current conditions
Current EPA violation data unavailable
Safety Score N/A
Water Quality N/A
Lead Risk N/A
NFIP Claim History Claim records 8 claims
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Radon EPA Zone 1 - highest county-level potential. This is not a home measurement; test before any threshold comparison.
  • Flood 8 cumulative NFIP claim records. Claim evidence is historical, not current map coverage.
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
1
Water System
0
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
N/A
Water Source
Zone 1
County Radon Potential · High

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable

Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
Unknown
Evidence missing
PFAS MCL screen
Unknown
Evidence missing
EPA radon zone
0/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
Unknown
Evidence missing

Required domains

Drinking water
Unknown
Indoor environment
0/100
Outdoor environment
Unknown

Coverage: 1 of 4 components and 1 of 3 domains observed.

Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.

Safety & Health (5) HIGH

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). No EPA-registered water system is mapped to ZIP 68440. To look up the system serving a specific address, use the state SDWIS search tool.

4 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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Environmental Hazards (11) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (5) HIGH

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Cost & Community (5) OK

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Protect Your Home in Steele City

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Steele City has 8 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.

Typical cost: Flood insurance: premiums vary by property and flood zone; request a quote

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 68440 was built around 1944. Aging gutters can cause foundation damage, basement flooding, and mold - a professional assessment can prevent costly repairs.

Typical cost: Gutter installation: typically $1,000–$2,500 for a standard home

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Window Replacement

The median build year of homes in Steele City is 1944; check the age and condition of your own windows. ENERGY STAR windows can save $101–$583/year on energy bills.

Typical cost: Window replacement: typically $300–$800 per window installed

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Roofing Inspection & Repair

Homes built around 1944 may be on their second or third roof. A professional inspection can catch damage before leaks start.

Typical cost: Roof inspection: typically $75–$300; repairs $300–$1,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 68440 safe to drink?

No EPA-registered public water system is mapped to ZIP 68440, so there is no federal water quality record to assess. Residents in this area typically rely on private wells or very small systems below EPA reporting thresholds. If you rely on a private well, the CDC recommends testing it at least once a year. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 68440's water come from?

There is no community water system directly registered with the EPA for ZIP 68440. Most residents rely on private wells drawing from groundwater, or are served by a neighboring district that isn't cross-referenced to this ZIP in federal data. Check with your local county health department to confirm your source.

How can I get my water tested in Steele City?

Since no EPA-registered water utility is mapped to ZIP 68440, contact your local county health department or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends testing private wells at least once a year.

What is the radon risk for 68440?

68440 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Jefferson County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 68440?

FEMA records contain 8 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 68440; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is A, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. Claim records do not establish current property risk. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Steele City, NE (68440): No EPA Water System. https://zipcheckup.com/report/68440/
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Page version: October 2026.

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Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 68440

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68350 Endicott, NE 3.1 mi N/A 0
66946 Hollenberg, KS 6.0 mi N/A 0
68342 Diller, NE 6.9 mi N/A 0
68352 Fairbury, NE 11.4 mi N/A 0
68377 Jansen, NE 11.7 mi N/A 0
68415 Odell, NE 11.8 mi N/A 0
66945 Hanover, KS 13.0 mi N/A 1
66958 Morrowville, KS 14.8 mi N/A 0
66968 Washington, KS 14.9 mi N/A 2
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