Health Violations Found NE 2 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

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

B · 81
Avg Safety Score
59
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
15
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00352 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
4
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Dawes Company Rwd 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$67,083
Median Household Income
122
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
10th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

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?

Groundwater

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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

53 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Dawes Company Rwd 1 compares to EPA limits

Arsenic 3 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L

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.

Comparable Water Systems

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D 0 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $700

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $700 (one-time) vs. $15,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

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

2 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 2 remain unresolved.

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

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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
96
Unknown Material
0
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2020-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 59
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 Dawes Company Rwd 1 safe to drink?
Dawes Company Rwd 1 earns a B safety grade with 15 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Dawes Company Rwd 1's water?
Detected contaminants include Arsenic, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Stage 2 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Dawes Company Rwd 1 serve?
Dawes Company Rwd 1 serves approximately 59 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Dawes Company Rwd 1's water source?
Dawes Company Rwd 1 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Dawes Company Rwd 1's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00352 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Dawes Company Rwd 1's service area?
The Dawes Company Rwd 1 service area has a median household income of $67,083. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Dawes Company Rwd 1 get its water?
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. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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