Water System Report NE

Washington Company Rural Water 1

EPA ID: NE3120004 ยท 1,964 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Washington Company Rural Water 1 (NE3120004): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Washington Company Rural Water 1 ha supplied tap water to 1,964 residents with no violations of any type on record.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,964
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0041 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$220K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Washington Company Rural Water 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$71,017
Median Household Income
19,111
Service Area Population
31%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
81%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Washington Company Rural Water 1 serves a community with a median household income of $71,017 and an estimated 19,111 residents across its service area. Approximately 81% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 31% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Washington Company Rural Water 1'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

62 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
9 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 87% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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1,979 people
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2,112 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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.

System Overview

Washington Company Rural Water 1 (EPA ID: NE3120004) is a community water system in Nebraska that serves approximately 1,964 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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
0.0041 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 Washington Company Rural Water 1 (NE3120004) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Washington Company Rural Water 1 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Washington Company Rural Water 1 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 Washington Company Rural Water 1 serve?

Washington Company Rural Water 1 serves approximately 1,964 people across 2 ZIP codes in Nebraska.

Where does Washington Company Rural Water 1 get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Washington Company Rural Water 1 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Washington Company Rural Water 1 serve?
Washington Company Rural Water 1 serves approximately 1,964 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Washington Company Rural Water 1's water source?
Washington Company Rural Water 1 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Washington Company Rural Water 1's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0041 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Washington Company Rural Water 1's service area?
The Washington Company Rural Water 1 service area has a median household income of $71,017. EPA EJScreen data classifies 31% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Washington Company Rural Water 1 get its water?
Washington Company Rural Water 1'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Washington Company Rural Water 1 Water Quality Report, NE. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ne3120004/
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