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Buffalo Company Sid 3 - Glenwood Estates

EPA ID: NE3120037 · 400 people served · 4 ZIP codes

In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Buffalo Company Sid 3 - Glenwood Estates posted zero EPA violations serving 400 residents.

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

400
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Buffalo Company Sid 3 - Glenwood Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$75,114
Median Household Income
40,270
Service Area Population
14%
Disadvantaged Population
43th
Poverty Percentile
63th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Buffalo Company Sid 3 - Glenwood Estates serves a community with a median household income of $75,114 and an estimated 40,270 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% 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

Buffalo Company Sid 3 - Glenwood Estates'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
58th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Buffalo 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

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,250
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,650

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

Buffalo Company Sid 3 - Glenwood Estates (EPA ID: NE3120037) is a community water system in Nebraska that serves approximately 400 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 3 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Buffalo Company Sid 3 - Glenwood Estates (NE3120037) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Buffalo Company Sid 3 - Glenwood Estates water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Buffalo Company Sid 3 - Glenwood Estates has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Buffalo Company Sid 3 - Glenwood Estates serve?

Buffalo Company Sid 3 - Glenwood Estates serves approximately 400 people across 4 ZIP codes in Nebraska.

Where does Buffalo Company Sid 3 - Glenwood Estates 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
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
2
Unknown Material
133
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 400
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?
Buffalo Company Sid 3 - Glenwood Estates meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Buffalo Company Sid 3 - Glenwood Estates serve?
Buffalo Company Sid 3 - Glenwood Estates serves approximately 400 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Buffalo Company Sid 3 - Glenwood Estates's water source?
Buffalo Company Sid 3 - Glenwood Estates draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Buffalo Company Sid 3 - Glenwood Estates's service area?
The Buffalo Company Sid 3 - Glenwood Estates service area has a median household income of $75,114. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Buffalo Company Sid 3 - Glenwood Estates get its water?
Buffalo Company Sid 3 - Glenwood Estates'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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