Steele City, Village of
EPA ID: NE3109502 · 60 people served · 1 ZIP code
Tallying the federal enforcement file for Steele City, Village of yields 16 open violations that have not been formally closed — each finding sits in the EPA database while the utility continues to deliver water to approximately 60 residents and works through the required corrective action process.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Stable · Risk tier: High · 94% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 3 (2021) to 3 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Steele City, Village of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade F
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Steele City, 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.
About 0% of homes in Jefferson 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
Detected Contaminants
How Steele City, Village of compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Arsenic at 15 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Steele City, Village of (EPA ID: NE3109502) is a community water system in Nebraska that serves approximately 60 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 68440 in Steele City.
Average Home Safety Score: F (24/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Arsenic | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Arsenic | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Arsenic | Health-based | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Arsenic | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Arsenic | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Arsenic | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Arsenic | Health-based | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic | Inorganic | 15 | Yes |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68440 | 0.0135 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
- 68440 — Steele City
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Steele City, Village of (NE3109502) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Steele City, Village of water safe to drink?
Steele City, Village of has recorded 15 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Steele City, Village of serve?
Steele City, Village of serves approximately 60 people across 1 ZIP code in Nebraska.
Where does Steele City, 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:
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.
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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