Mount Michael High School
EPA ID: NE3120046 · 300 people served · 1 ZIP code
In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Mount Michael High School has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 300 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Demographics
The Mount Michael High School serves a community with a median household income of $139,713 and an estimated 33,702 residents across its service area.
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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Mount Michael High School'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.
About 1% of homes in Douglas County, Nebraska rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
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
Mount Michael High School (EPA ID: NE3120046) is a community water system in Nebraska that serves approximately 300 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 68022 in Elkhorn.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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ZIP Codes Served
- 68022 — Elkhorn
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mount Michael High School (NE3120046) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mount Michael High School water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Mount Michael High School has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Mount Michael High School serve?
Mount Michael High School serves approximately 300 people across 1 ZIP code in Nebraska.
Where does Mount Michael High School 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:
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.