Monitoring Violations NE

Morse Bluff, Village of

EPA ID: NE3115507 · 117 people served · 1 ZIP code

Records for Morse Bluff, Village of show 1 violation over the monitored period, with every finding addressed and officially closed — the provider, which serves approximately 117 people, carries no outstanding enforcement actions in the current EPA dataset and meets all applicable drinking water requirements.

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

B · 70
Avg Safety Score
117
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.000309 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
1
Contaminants Flagged
$219K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Morse Bluff, Village of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$75,813
Median Household Income
274
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Morse Bluff, Village of serves a community with a median household income of $75,813 and an estimated 274 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% 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

Morse Bluff, Village of'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
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Saunders 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

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

Detected Contaminants

How Morse Bluff, Village of compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $2,500
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $3,700

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,700 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Morse Bluff, Village of (EPA ID: NE3115507) is a community water system in Nebraska that serves approximately 117 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 68648 in Morse Bluff.

Average Home Safety Score: B (70/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

1 monitoring/reporting violation recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
December 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
68648 0.000309 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 Morse Bluff, Village of (NE3115507) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Morse Bluff, Village of water safe to drink?

Morse Bluff, Village of has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Morse Bluff, Village of serve?

Morse Bluff, Village of serves approximately 117 people across 1 ZIP code in Nebraska.

Where does Morse Bluff, Village of 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
5
Galvanized — Replacement Required
17
Unknown Material
51
Confirmed Non-Lead

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: 117
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 Morse Bluff, Village of safe to drink?
Morse Bluff, Village of earns a B safety grade with 1 violation in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Morse Bluff, Village of's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Morse Bluff, Village of serve?
Morse Bluff, Village of serves approximately 117 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Morse Bluff, Village of's water source?
Morse Bluff, Village of draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Morse Bluff, Village of's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.000309 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Morse Bluff, Village of's service area?
The Morse Bluff, Village of service area has a median household income of $75,813. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Morse Bluff, Village of get its water?
Morse Bluff, Village of'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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