Water System Report NE

City of Schuyler

EPA ID: NE3103701 ยท 6,547 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Schuyler (NE3103701): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. With a five-year violation-free history, City of Schuyler delivers safe water to 6,547 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

6,547
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0023 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$134K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$80,653
Median Household Income
7,368
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Schuyler serves a community with a median household income of $80,653 and an estimated 7,368 residents across its service area. Approximately 70% 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 Schuyler'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
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 73% 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

City of Schuyler, (EPA ID: NE3103701) is a community water system in Nebraska that serves approximately 6,547 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 68661 in Schuyler.

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
0.0023 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 1 (High Risk)

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

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Schuyler (NE3103701) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Schuyler water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Schuyler 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 Schuyler serve?

City of Schuyler serves approximately 6,547 people across 1 ZIP code in Nebraska.

Where does City of Schuyler 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
232

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
City of Schuyler 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 Schuyler serve?
City of Schuyler serves approximately 6,547 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Schuyler's water source?
City of Schuyler draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Schuyler's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0023 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Schuyler's service area?
The City of Schuyler service area has a median household income of $80,653. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Schuyler get its water?
City of Schuyler'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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APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Schuyler Water Quality Report, NE. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ne3103701/
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