Water System Report NE

City of Terrytown

EPA ID: NE3115701 ยท 1,143 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Terrytown (NE3115701): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In every reporting cycle over the past five years, City of Terrytown has come through without a single EPA violation - a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 1,143 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,143
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0015 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$174K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$70,050
Median Household Income
14,284
Service Area Population
36%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
82%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Terrytown serves a community with a median household income of $70,050 and an estimated 14,284 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: 36% 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 Terrytown'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

Infrastructure Risk

57 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
11 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 84% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Nebraska

City of Fort Calhoun
1,010 people
0 violations
1 violation
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1,526 people
0 violations
City of Springfield
1,529 people
C 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,900

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 Terrytown, (EPA ID: NE3115701) is a community water system in Nebraska that serves approximately 1,143 people from groundwater sources.

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

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
0.0015 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.

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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 Terrytown (NE3115701) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Terrytown water safe to drink?

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

City of Terrytown serves approximately 1,143 people across 2 ZIP codes in Nebraska.

Where does City of Terrytown get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
City of Terrytown 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 Terrytown serve?
City of Terrytown serves approximately 1,143 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is City of Terrytown's water source?
City of Terrytown draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Terrytown's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0015 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Terrytown's service area?
The City of Terrytown service area has a median household income of $70,050. EPA EJScreen data classifies 36% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Terrytown get its water?
City of Terrytown'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Terrytown Water Quality Report, NE. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ne3115701/
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