Water System Report NE

Lancaster Company Sid 6 - Village of Emerald

EPA ID: NE3120757 · 100 people served · 29 ZIP codes

Lancaster Company Sid 6 - Village of Emerald's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric — no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 100 residents year after year.

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

100
People Served
29
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$244K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lancaster Company Sid 6 - Village of Emerald Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$78,645
Median Household Income
301,026
Service Area Population
18%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
47%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lancaster Company Sid 6 - Village of Emerald serves a community with a median household income of $78,645 and an estimated 301,026 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% 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

Lancaster Company Sid 6 - Village of Emerald'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
21th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Lancaster 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

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

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Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $810
Total Estimated Cost $2,010

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

Lancaster Company Sid 6 - Village of Emerald (EPA ID: NE3120757) is a community water system in Nebraska that serves approximately 100 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 29 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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Lancaster Company Sid 6 - Village of Emerald (NE3120757) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lancaster Company Sid 6 - Village of Emerald water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Lancaster Company Sid 6 - Village of Emerald has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Lancaster Company Sid 6 - Village of Emerald serve?

Lancaster Company Sid 6 - Village of Emerald serves approximately 100 people across 29 ZIP codes in Nebraska.

Where does Lancaster Company Sid 6 - Village of Emerald 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
0
Unknown Material
21
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 100
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?
Lancaster Company Sid 6 - Village of Emerald meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Lancaster Company Sid 6 - Village of Emerald serve?
Lancaster Company Sid 6 - Village of Emerald serves approximately 100 people with drinking water across 29 ZIP codes.
What is Lancaster Company Sid 6 - Village of Emerald's water source?
Lancaster Company Sid 6 - Village of Emerald draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lancaster Company Sid 6 - Village of Emerald's service area?
The Lancaster Company Sid 6 - Village of Emerald service area has a median household income of $78,645. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Lancaster Company Sid 6 - Village of Emerald get its water?
Lancaster Company Sid 6 - Village of Emerald'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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