Water System Report NE

West Military Water Company

EPA ID: NE3105506 · 300 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, West Military Water Company sits well above the baseline — five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 300 people.

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

D · 53
Avg Safety Score
300
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$370K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for West Military Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$137,767
Median Household Income
52,240
Service Area Population
21%
Disadvantaged Population
37th
Poverty Percentile
53th
Energy Burden Percentile
39%
Pre-1986 Housing

The West Military Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $137,767 and an estimated 52,240 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

West Military Water Company'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
33th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
53th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Douglas 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

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 58% 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
Flood Insurance $1,600
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,800

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

West Military Water Company (EPA ID: NE3105506) is a community water system in Nebraska that serves approximately 300 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: D (53/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

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.

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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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for West Military Water Company (NE3105506) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is West Military Water Company water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, West Military Water Company has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does West Military Water Company serve?

West Military Water Company serves approximately 300 people across 3 ZIP codes in Nebraska.

Where does West Military Water Company 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
14
Unknown Material
90
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 300
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 West Military Water Company safe to drink?
West Military Water Company has a D safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
West Military Water Company meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does West Military Water Company serve?
West Military Water Company serves approximately 300 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is West Military Water Company's water source?
West Military Water Company draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of West Military Water Company's service area?
The West Military Water Company service area has a median household income of $137,767. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does West Military Water Company get its water?
West Military Water Company'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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1

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3

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