Water System Report NE

Liberty, Village of

EPA ID: NE3106701 · 37 people served · 1 ZIP code

For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Liberty, Village of has supplied tap water to 37 residents with no violations of any type on record.

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

C · 66
Avg Safety Score
37
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00485 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$81K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Liberty, Village of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$84,583
Median Household Income
135
Service Area Population
29%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
86%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Liberty, Village of serves a community with a median household income of $84,583 and an estimated 135 residents across its service area. Approximately 86% 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

Liberty, Village of'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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Gage County, Nebraska rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

125 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Lead
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

Liberty, Village of (EPA ID: NE3106701) is a community water system in Nebraska that serves approximately 37 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 68381 in Liberty.

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
68381 0.00485 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 Liberty, Village of (NE3106701) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liberty, Village of water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Liberty, Village of serve?

Liberty, Village of serves approximately 37 people across 1 ZIP code in Nebraska.

Where does Liberty, Village of 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
5
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
32
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 37
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 Liberty, Village of safe to drink?
Liberty, Village of 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?
Liberty, Village of meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Liberty, Village of serve?
Liberty, Village of serves approximately 37 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Liberty, Village of's water source?
Liberty, Village of draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Liberty, Village of's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00485 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Liberty, Village of's service area?
The Liberty, Village of service area has a median household income of $84,583. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Liberty, Village of get its water?
Liberty, Village of'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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