Water System Report NE

City of Bayard,

EPA ID: NE3112302 · 1,203 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at City of Bayard, — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 1,203 residents.

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

C · 63
Avg Safety Score
1,203
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00164 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$97K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$62,350
Median Household Income
2,425
Service Area Population
12%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
87th
Energy Burden Percentile
96%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Bayard, serves a community with a median household income of $62,350 and an estimated 2,425 residents across its service area. Approximately 96% 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

City of Bayard,'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Morrill 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

79 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Lead
Pipe Material
7 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 92% 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
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $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

BAYARD, CITY OF (EPA ID: NE3112302) is a community water system in Nebraska that serves approximately 1,203 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (63/100)

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
69334 0.00164 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Bayard, (NE3112302) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Bayard, water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of Bayard, serve?

City of Bayard, serves approximately 1,203 people across 3 ZIP codes in Nebraska.

Where does City of Bayard, 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
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
532
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,203
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 City of Bayard, safe to drink?
City of Bayard, 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 Bayard, 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 Bayard, serve?
City of Bayard, serves approximately 1,203 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is City of Bayard,'s water source?
City of Bayard, draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Bayard,'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00164 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Bayard,'s service area?
The City of Bayard, service area has a median household income of $62,350. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Bayard, get its water?
City of Bayard,'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.

What You Can Do

1

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3

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