Water System Report NE

City of Oakland

EPA ID: NE3102101 · 1,300 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at City of Oakland — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 1,300 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

1,300
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$171K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$76,842
Median Household Income
2,191
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
83%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Oakland serves a community with a median household income of $76,842 and an estimated 2,191 residents across its service area. Approximately 83% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Oakland'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Burt County, Nebraska rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

81 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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0 violations
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1,313 people
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City of Plainview
1,282 people
F 15 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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 Oakland, (EPA ID: NE3102101) is a community water system in Nebraska that serves approximately 1,300 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 68045 in Oakland.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Oakland (NE3102101) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Oakland water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, City of Oakland has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does City of Oakland serve?

City of Oakland serves approximately 1,300 people across 1 ZIP code in Nebraska.

Where does City of Oakland get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
605
Unknown Material
0
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2020-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 1,300
Reported to Nebraska

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
City of Oakland 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 Oakland serve?
City of Oakland serves approximately 1,300 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Oakland's water source?
City of Oakland draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Oakland's service area?
The City of Oakland service area has a median household income of $76,842. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Oakland get its water?
City of Oakland'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.
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