Water System Report NE

Cottonwood Meadows

EPA ID: NE3118709 · 195 people served · 1 ZIP code

Water monitoring history at Cottonwood Meadows shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 195 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

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

195
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$181K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$68,927
Median Household Income
9,688
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
78%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cottonwood Meadows serves a community with a median household income of $68,927 and an estimated 9,688 residents across its service area. Approximately 78% 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

Cottonwood Meadows'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
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 3% of homes in York County, Nebraska rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

64 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
1 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 98% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

Cottonwood Meadows (EPA ID: NE3118709) is a community water system in Nebraska that serves approximately 195 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 68467 in York.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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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 Cottonwood Meadows (NE3118709) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cottonwood Meadows water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Cottonwood Meadows has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Cottonwood Meadows serve?

Cottonwood Meadows serves approximately 195 people across 1 ZIP code in Nebraska.

Where does Cottonwood Meadows 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
72
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
0
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: 195
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

Should I use a water filter?
Cottonwood Meadows meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Cottonwood Meadows serve?
Cottonwood Meadows serves approximately 195 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Cottonwood Meadows's water source?
Cottonwood Meadows draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Cottonwood Meadows's service area?
The Cottonwood Meadows service area has a median household income of $68,927. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Cottonwood Meadows get its water?
Cottonwood Meadows'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.
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