Water System Report NE

Douglas Company Sid 177 - Riverside Lakes

EPA ID: NE3105508 · 330 people served · 1 ZIP code

Zero EPA violations over five years — Douglas Company Sid 177 - Riverside Lakes has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 330.

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

330
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$352K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Douglas Company Sid 177 - Riverside Lakes Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$113,442
Median Household Income
3,100
Service Area Population
31%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Douglas Company Sid 177 - Riverside Lakes serves a community with a median household income of $113,442 and an estimated 3,100 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 31% 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Douglas Company Sid 177 - Riverside Lakes'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
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.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

37 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 53% 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 $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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

Douglas Company Sid 177 - Riverside Lakes (EPA ID: NE3105508) is a community water system in Nebraska that serves approximately 330 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 68069 in Waterloo.

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.

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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 Douglas Company Sid 177 - Riverside Lakes (NE3105508) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Douglas Company Sid 177 - Riverside Lakes water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Douglas Company Sid 177 - Riverside Lakes has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Douglas Company Sid 177 - Riverside Lakes serve?

Douglas Company Sid 177 - Riverside Lakes serves approximately 330 people across 1 ZIP code in Nebraska.

Where does Douglas Company Sid 177 - Riverside Lakes 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
7
Galvanized — Replacement Required
131
Unknown Material
77
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 330
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

Should I use a water filter?
Douglas Company Sid 177 - Riverside Lakes meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Douglas Company Sid 177 - Riverside Lakes serve?
Douglas Company Sid 177 - Riverside Lakes serves approximately 330 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Douglas Company Sid 177 - Riverside Lakes's water source?
Douglas Company Sid 177 - Riverside Lakes draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Douglas Company Sid 177 - Riverside Lakes's service area?
The Douglas Company Sid 177 - Riverside Lakes service area has a median household income of $113,442. EPA EJScreen data classifies 31% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Douglas Company Sid 177 - Riverside Lakes get its water?
Douglas Company Sid 177 - Riverside Lakes'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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