Water System Report NE

City of David City

EPA ID: NE3102301 · 2,824 people served · 1 ZIP code

Water monitoring for City of David City: clean, five years, 2,824 residents.

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

C · 66
Avg Safety Score
2,824
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.000975 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$177K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$74,375
Median Household Income
3,877
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
78%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of David City serves a community with a median household income of $74,375 and an estimated 3,877 residents across its service area. Approximately 78% 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 David City'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
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 3% of homes in Butler County, Nebraska rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

62 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
3 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 95% of expected lifespan used End of life

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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 David City, (EPA ID: NE3102301) is a community water system in Nebraska that serves approximately 2,824 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 68632 in David City.

Average Home Safety Score: C (66/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

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

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
68632 0.000975 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High 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 David City (NE3102301) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of David City water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of David City serve?

City of David City serves approximately 2,824 people across 1 ZIP code in Nebraska.

Where does City of David City 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
55
Galvanized — Replacement Required
455
Unknown Material
861
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2025-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 3,000
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

Is water from City of David City safe to drink?
City of David City has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
City of David City 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 David City serve?
City of David City serves approximately 2,824 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of David City's water source?
City of David City draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of David City's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.000975 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of David City's service area?
The City of David City service area has a median household income of $74,375. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of David City get its water?
City of David City'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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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