Water System Report NE

City of Arapahoe

EPA ID: NE3106506 · 1,026 people served · 1 ZIP code

In the most recent five-year monitoring window, City of Arapahoe posted zero EPA violations serving 1,026 residents.

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

C · 66
Avg Safety Score
1,026
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00417 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$104K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$64,519
Median Household Income
1,222
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
89%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Arapahoe serves a community with a median household income of $64,519 and an estimated 1,222 residents across its service area. Approximately 89% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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

City of Arapahoe'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 3% of homes in Furnas 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

83 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

City of Arapahoe, (EPA ID: NE3106506) is a community water system in Nebraska that serves approximately 1,026 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 68922 in Arapahoe.

Average Home Safety Score: C (66/100)

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

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
68922 0.00417 mg/L No N/A

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Arapahoe (NE3106506) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Arapahoe water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, City of Arapahoe has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does City of Arapahoe serve?

City of Arapahoe serves approximately 1,026 people across 1 ZIP code in Nebraska.

Where does City of Arapahoe 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
24
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
567
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,026
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 City of Arapahoe safe to drink?
City of Arapahoe has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
City of Arapahoe 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 Arapahoe serve?
City of Arapahoe serves approximately 1,026 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Arapahoe's water source?
City of Arapahoe draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Arapahoe's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00417 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Arapahoe's service area?
The City of Arapahoe service area has a median household income of $64,519. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Arapahoe get its water?
City of Arapahoe'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.

What You Can Do

1

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3

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