Water System Report NE

Pawnee Company Rwd #1

EPA ID: NE3113304 · 1,500 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring — Pawnee Company Rwd #1 has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 1,500 residents.

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

D · 53
Avg Safety Score
1,500
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0041 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$74K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Pawnee Company Rwd #1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$44,782
Median Household Income
1,483
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
89%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Pawnee Company Rwd #1 serves a community with a median household income of $44,782 and an estimated 1,483 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.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Pawnee Company Rwd #1'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Pawnee 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

126 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Lead
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 100% 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 $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

PAWNEE CO RWD #1 (EPA ID: NE3113304) is a community water system in Nebraska that serves approximately 1,500 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: D (53/100)

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
68420 0.0041 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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Pawnee Company Rwd #1 (NE3113304) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pawnee Company Rwd #1 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Pawnee Company Rwd #1 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Pawnee Company Rwd #1 serve?

Pawnee Company Rwd #1 serves approximately 1,500 people across 2 ZIP codes in Nebraska.

Where does Pawnee Company Rwd #1 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
575
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: 1,500
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 Pawnee Company Rwd #1 safe to drink?
Pawnee Company Rwd #1 has a D safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Pawnee Company Rwd #1 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Pawnee Company Rwd #1 serve?
Pawnee Company Rwd #1 serves approximately 1,500 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Pawnee Company Rwd #1's water source?
Pawnee Company Rwd #1 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Pawnee Company Rwd #1's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0041 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Pawnee Company Rwd #1's service area?
The Pawnee Company Rwd #1 service area has a median household income of $44,782. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Pawnee Company Rwd #1 get its water?
Pawnee Company Rwd #1'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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1

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3

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