City of Hickman
EPA ID: NE3110917 · 3,300 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for City of Hickman (NE3110917): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, the SDWIS file for City of Hickman lists no EPA violations for this supplier, whose service area covers 3,300 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Hickman Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - average Home Safety grade of mapped ZIPs: C
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with City of Hickman have a median household income of $120,454 and about 5,848 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Hickman's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Infrastructure Risk
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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
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 | 2025-12-31 |
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
2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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 available EPA compliance records 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
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Hickman Water Quality Report, NE. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ne3110917/
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