Water System Report NE

City of Mccook

EPA ID: NE3114504 ยท 7,450 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Mccook (NE3114504): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, City of Mccook has logged zero violations - no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 7,450 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

Data: EPA SDWIS

7,450
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.012 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$147K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$60,089
Median Household Income
9,059
Service Area Population
67%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
82%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Mccook serves a community with a median household income of $60,089 and an estimated 9,059 residents across its service area. Approximately 82% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 67% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Mccook'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
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

74 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Nebraska

City of Nebraska City
7,414 people
0 violations
City of Crete
7,566 people
0 violations
City of Seward
7,700 people
0 violations
City of Blair
8,000 people
C 7 violations
City of Alliance
8,070 people
0 violations

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 Mccook, (EPA ID: NE3114504) is a community water system in Nebraska that serves approximately 7,450 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 69001 in Mc Cook.

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
0.012 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 Mccook (NE3114504) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Mccook water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Mccook 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 Mccook serve?

City of Mccook serves approximately 7,450 people across 1 ZIP code in Nebraska.

Where does City of Mccook get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
City of Mccook 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 Mccook serve?
City of Mccook serves approximately 7,450 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Mccook's water source?
City of Mccook draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Mccook's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.012 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Mccook's service area?
The City of Mccook service area has a median household income of $60,089. EPA EJScreen data classifies 67% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Mccook get its water?
City of Mccook'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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APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Mccook Water Quality Report, NE. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ne3114504/
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