Water System Report NE

Union, Village of

EPA ID: NE3102505 · 196 people served · 1 ZIP code

Water monitoring history at Union, Village of shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 196 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

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

196
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$309K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Union, Village of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$103,281
Median Household Income
844
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
81%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Union, Village of serves a community with a median household income of $103,281 and an estimated 844 residents across its service area. Approximately 81% 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

Union, Village of'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
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Cass 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

60 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
5 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 92% 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 Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

Union, Village of (EPA ID: NE3102505) is a community water system in Nebraska that serves approximately 196 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 68455 in Union.

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 Union, Village of (NE3102505) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Union, Village of water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Union, Village of serve?

Union, Village of serves approximately 196 people across 1 ZIP code in Nebraska.

Where does Union, Village of 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
9
Galvanized — Replacement Required
87
Unknown Material
13
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: 196
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?
Union, Village of meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Union, Village of serve?
Union, Village of serves approximately 196 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Union, Village of's water source?
Union, Village of draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Union, Village of's service area?
The Union, Village of service area has a median household income of $103,281. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Union, Village of get its water?
Union, Village of'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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