Dawes Company Rwd 1
EPA ID: NE3104502 · 59 people served · 1 ZIP code
Within the EPA compliance database, Dawes Company Rwd 1 show 2 violations still pending resolution — a status that applies across the full service territory of approximately 59 people and reflects findings that have not yet cleared the federal enforcement process or received formal closure.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Dawes Company Rwd 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Dawes Company Rwd 1 serves a community with a median household income of $67,083 and an estimated 122 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Dawes Company Rwd 1'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.
About 1% of homes in Dawes 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
Detected Contaminants
How Dawes Company Rwd 1 compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Arsenic at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 10 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
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System Overview
Dawes Company Rwd 1 (EPA ID: NE3104502) is a community water system in Nebraska that serves approximately 59 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 69367 in Whitney.
Average Home Safety Score: B (81/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| November 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Arsenic | Monitoring | Resolved |
| June 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Arsenic | Monitoring | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 10 | Yes |
| Arsenic | Inorganic | 3 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69367 | 0.00352 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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ZIP Codes Served
- 69367 — Whitney
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Dawes Company Rwd 1 (NE3104502) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dawes Company Rwd 1 water safe to drink?
Dawes Company Rwd 1 has recorded 2 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Dawes Company Rwd 1 serve?
Dawes Company Rwd 1 serves approximately 59 people across 1 ZIP code in Nebraska.
Where does Dawes Company Rwd 1 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:
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.
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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