City of Fort Calhoun
EPA ID: NE3117907 · 1,010 people served · 1 ZIP code
Zero EPA violations over five years — City of Fort Calhoun has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 1,010.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Fort Calhoun Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The City of Fort Calhoun serves a community with a median household income of $118,281 and an estimated 2,711 residents across its service area. Approximately 49% 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 Fort Calhoun's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
About 1% of homes in Washington 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
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 Fort Calhoun, (EPA ID: NE3117907) is a community water system in Nebraska that serves approximately 1,010 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 68023 in Fort Calhoun.
Average Home Safety Score: C (60/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68023 | 0.000736 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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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.
- 68023 — Fort Calhoun
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Fort Calhoun (NE3117907) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Fort Calhoun water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, City of Fort Calhoun has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does City of Fort Calhoun serve?
City of Fort Calhoun serves approximately 1,010 people across 1 ZIP code in Nebraska.
Where does City of Fort Calhoun get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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