City of Ord
EPA ID: NE3117501 · 2,112 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for City of Ord (NE3117501): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. EPA data: City of Ord - zero violation entries, 2,112 served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Ord Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with City of Ord have a median household income of $57,303 and about 2,940 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 76% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Ord's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
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System Overview
City of Ord, (EPA ID: NE3117501) is a community water system in Nebraska that serves approximately 2,112 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 68862 in Ord.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0012 mg/L | No | 2023-12-31 |
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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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.
- 68862 - Ord
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for City of Ord (NE3117501) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Ord water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Ord 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 Ord serve?
City of Ord serves approximately 2,112 people across 1 ZIP code in Nebraska.
Where does City of Ord get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Ord Water Quality Report, NE. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ne3117501/
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