Water System Report NE

Firth, Village of

EPA ID: NE3110912 · 640 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Firth, Village of — the supplier serving 640 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

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

C · 66
Avg Safety Score
640
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00142 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$376K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$113,591
Median Household Income
5,847
Service Area Population
19%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
39%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Firth, Village of serves a community with a median household income of $113,591 and an estimated 5,847 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Firth, 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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Lancaster 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

24 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
44 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 35% 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 Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

Firth, Village of (EPA ID: NE3110912) is a community water system in Nebraska that serves approximately 640 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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
68358 0.00142 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

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Firth, Village of (NE3110912) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Firth, Village of water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Firth, Village of serve?

Firth, Village of serves approximately 640 people across 2 ZIP codes in Nebraska.

Where does Firth, 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
9
Galvanized — Replacement Required
8
Unknown Material
234
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: 640
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 Firth, Village of safe to drink?
Firth, 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?
Firth, 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 Firth, Village of serve?
Firth, Village of serves approximately 640 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Firth, Village of's water source?
Firth, Village of draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Firth, Village of's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00142 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Firth, Village of's service area?
The Firth, Village of service area has a median household income of $113,591. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Firth, Village of get its water?
Firth, 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.

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