Water System Report NE

City of Alliance

EPA ID: NE3101302 ยท 8,070 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Alliance (NE3101302): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. EPA data: City of Alliance - zero violations, five years, 8,070 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

8,070
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.000997 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$165K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Alliance Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$70,260
Median Household Income
9,525
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
79%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Alliance serves a community with a median household income of $70,260 and an estimated 9,525 residents across its service area. Approximately 79% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 33% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Alliance's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

64 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
1 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 98% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

System Overview

City of Alliance, (EPA ID: NE3101302) is a community water system in Nebraska that serves approximately 8,070 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 69301 in Alliance.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.000997 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by NE or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Alliance (NE3101302) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Alliance water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Alliance in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does City of Alliance serve?

City of Alliance serves approximately 8,070 people across 1 ZIP code in Nebraska.

Where does City of Alliance get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
290

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
City of Alliance meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Alliance serve?
City of Alliance serves approximately 8,070 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Alliance's water source?
City of Alliance draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Alliance's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.000997 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Alliance's service area?
The City of Alliance service area has a median household income of $70,260. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Alliance get its water?
City of Alliance's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Alliance Water Quality Report, NE. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ne3101302/
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