Monitoring Violations NE

Wilcox, Village of

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EPA ID: NE3109901 · 360 people served · 1 ZIP code

Despite the 2 historical violations in its record, Wilcox, Village of has cleared every one and now meets EPA standards serving 360 residents.

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

A · 86

Avg Safety Score

360

People Served

ZIP Code Served

Violations (5yr)

Groundwater

Water Source

0.00166 mg/L

Max Lead Level

Contaminants Flagged

$142K

Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$69,583

Median Household Income

617

Service Area Population

24%

Disadvantaged Population

50th

Poverty Percentile

30th

Energy Burden Percentile

89%

Pre-1986 Housing

The Wilcox, Village of serves a community with a median household income of $69,583 and an estimated 617 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Wilcox, 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

10th

Wastewater Discharge Proximity

30th

Superfund Site Proximity

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

Infrastructure Risk

57 yr

Avg Pipe Age

Galvanized Steel or Copper

Pipe Material

8 yr

Est. Remaining Life

Stable

Decay Status

Installed 88% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Wilcox, Village of compares to EPA limits

Arsenic 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)

0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L

What This Means For You

Arsenic at 1 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.

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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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years

$2,500

10 years

$5,000

20 years

$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,000 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Wilcox, Village of (EPA ID: NE3109901) is a community water system in Nebraska that serves approximately 360 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 68982 in Wilcox.

Average Home Safety Score: A (86/100)

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

Violation History

2 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date	Contaminant	Type	Status
October 17, 2024	Stage 2 DBP Rule	Monitoring	Resolved
July 1, 2024	Arsenic	Monitoring	Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant	Category	Violations	Health-Based
Arsenic	Inorganic	1	No
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
68982	0.00166 mg/L	No	N/A

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ZIP Codes Served

68982 — Wilcox

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Wilcox, Village of (NE3109901) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wilcox, Village of water safe to drink?

Wilcox, Village of has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Wilcox, Village of serve?

Wilcox, Village of serves approximately 360 people across 1 ZIP code in Nebraska.

Where does Wilcox, 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:

Confirmed Lead

Galvanized — Replacement Required

124

Unknown Material

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 2025-07-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.

Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.

Population served: 360

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 Wilcox, Village of safe to drink? ▼

Wilcox, Village of earns a A safety grade with 2 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.

What contaminants are in Wilcox, Village of's water? ▼

Detected contaminants include Arsenic, Stage 2 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.

Should I use a water filter? ▼

Given 2 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.

How many people does Wilcox, Village of serve? ▼

Wilcox, Village of serves approximately 360 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.

What is Wilcox, Village of's water source? ▼

Wilcox, Village of draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.

Is there lead in Wilcox, Village of's water? ▼

The maximum detected lead level is 0.00166 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.

What is the demographic profile of Wilcox, Village of's service area? ▼

The Wilcox, Village of service area has a median household income of $69,583. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.

Where does Wilcox, Village of get its water? ▼

What You Can Do

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