Water System Report NE

City of Fremont

EPA ID: NE3105312 ยท 27,230 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Fremont (NE3105312): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. City of Fremont's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric - no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 27,230 residents year after year.

Data: EPA SDWIS

27,230
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.000927 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$195K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$72,156
Median Household Income
31,365
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
52%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Fremont serves a community with a median household income of $72,156 and an estimated 31,365 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% 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 Fremont'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
80th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Nebraska

City of Norfolk
26,147 people
0 violations
City of North Platte
25,000 people
0 violations
City of Hastings
24,927 people
1 violation
City of Columbus
24,028 people
0 violations
City of Kearney
34,000 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $250
Total Estimated Cost $2,650

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:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,650 (one-time) vs. $330 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

City of Fremont, (EPA ID: NE3105312) is a community water system in Nebraska that serves approximately 27,230 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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
0.000927 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.

Need help with your water quality?

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

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Fremont (NE3105312) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Fremont water safe to drink?

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

City of Fremont serves approximately 27,230 people across 2 ZIP codes in Nebraska.

Where does City of Fremont get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
348
Detections
4
Latest sample
6/4/2025
Highest analyte
PFBS: 5.6 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBS 5.6 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxS 3.3 ppt 10 ppt Below current MCL

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†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
City of Fremont 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 Fremont serve?
City of Fremont serves approximately 27,230 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is City of Fremont's water source?
City of Fremont draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Fremont's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.000927 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Fremont's service area?
The City of Fremont service area has a median household income of $72,156. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Fremont get its water?
City of Fremont'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Fremont, NE: Serves 27K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ne3105312/
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