Lower Big Blue Nrd - Beatrice West
EPA ID: NE3120998 · 126 people served · 1 ZIP code
In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Lower Big Blue Nrd - Beatrice West posted zero EPA violations serving 126 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Lower Big Blue Nrd - Beatrice West Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Lower Big Blue Nrd - Beatrice West serves a community with a median household income of $58,608 and an estimated 14,381 residents across its service area. Approximately 80% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Lower Big Blue Nrd - Beatrice West'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 Gage 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 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
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
Lower Big Blue Nrd - Beatrice West (EPA ID: NE3120998) is a community water system in Nebraska that serves approximately 126 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 68310 in Beatrice.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
- 68310 — Beatrice
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Lower Big Blue Nrd - Beatrice West (NE3120998) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lower Big Blue Nrd - Beatrice West water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Lower Big Blue Nrd - Beatrice West has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Lower Big Blue Nrd - Beatrice West serve?
Lower Big Blue Nrd - Beatrice West serves approximately 126 people across 1 ZIP code in Nebraska.
Where does Lower Big Blue Nrd - Beatrice West 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:
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.