Water System Report NE

City of Hickman

EPA ID: NE3110917 · 3,300 people served · 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Hickman (NE3110917): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. City of Hickman's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric - no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 3,300 residents year after year.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C · 67
Avg Safety Score
3,300
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0025 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$390K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$120,454
Median Household Income
5,848
Service Area Population
19%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
39%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Hickman serves a community with a median household income of $120,454 and an estimated 5,848 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Hickman'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

Infrastructure Risk

24 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or 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 $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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 Hickman, (EPA ID: NE3110917) is a community water system in Nebraska that serves approximately 3,300 people from groundwater sources.

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

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (67/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 2 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0025 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by NE or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Hickman (NE3110917) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Hickman water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Hickman in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does City of Hickman serve?

City of Hickman serves approximately 3,300 people across 2 ZIP codes in Nebraska.

Where does City of Hickman get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from City of Hickman safe to drink?
City of Hickman 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 Hickman 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 Hickman serve?
City of Hickman serves approximately 3,300 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is City of Hickman's water source?
City of Hickman draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Hickman's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0025 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Hickman's service area?
The City of Hickman service area has a median household income of $120,454. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Hickman get its water?
City of Hickman'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Hickman Water Quality Report, NE. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ne3110917/
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