Water System Report NE

City of Hartington

EPA ID: NE3102702 · 1,436 people served · 1 ZIP code

Water monitoring history at City of Hartington shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 1,436 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

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

1,436
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$201K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2024) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$87,621
Median Household Income
2,766
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
79%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Hartington serves a community with a median household income of $87,621 and an estimated 2,766 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Hartington'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Cedar 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

57 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
8 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 88% 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 Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $3,600

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 Hartington, (EPA ID: NE3102702) is a community water system in Nebraska that serves approximately 1,436 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 68739 in Hartington.

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 Hartington (NE3102702) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Hartington water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of Hartington serve?

City of Hartington serves approximately 1,436 people across 1 ZIP code in Nebraska.

Where does City of Hartington 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
24
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
860
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,499
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 Hartington 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 Hartington serve?
City of Hartington serves approximately 1,436 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Hartington's water source?
City of Hartington draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Hartington's service area?
The City of Hartington service area has a median household income of $87,621. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Hartington get its water?
City of Hartington'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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