City of Springfield
EPA ID: NE3115301 · 1,529 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Springfield (NE3115301): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Water monitoring history at City of Springfield shows a clean slate - EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 1,529 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Springfield Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The City of Springfield serves a community with a median household income of $113,708 and an estimated 50,875 residents across its service area.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Springfield'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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 Springfield, (EPA ID: NE3115301) is a community water system in Nebraska that serves approximately 1,529 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (67/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.003 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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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 Springfield (NE3115301) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Springfield water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Springfield 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 Springfield serve?
City of Springfield serves approximately 1,529 people across 3 ZIP codes in Nebraska.
Where does City of Springfield get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Springfield Water Quality Report, NE. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ne3115301/
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What You Can Do
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