Water System Report NE

Big Sandy Home Owners Association

EPA ID: NE3121167 · 85 people served · 30 ZIP codes

In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Big Sandy Home Owners Association posted zero EPA violations serving 85 residents.

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

85
People Served
30
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$245K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Big Sandy Home Owners Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$80,139
Median Household Income
305,979
Service Area Population
18%
Disadvantaged Population
31th
Poverty Percentile
41th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Big Sandy Home Owners Association serves a community with a median household income of $80,139 and an estimated 305,979 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% 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

Big Sandy Home Owners Association'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
31th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
22th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Saunders 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

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 62% 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 $843
Total Estimated Cost $2,043

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

Big Sandy Home Owners Association (EPA ID: NE3121167) is a community water system in Nebraska that serves approximately 85 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 30 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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 Big Sandy Home Owners Association (NE3121167) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Big Sandy Home Owners Association water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Big Sandy Home Owners Association has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Big Sandy Home Owners Association serve?

Big Sandy Home Owners Association serves approximately 85 people across 30 ZIP codes in Nebraska.

Where does Big Sandy Home Owners Association 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
50
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 85
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?
Big Sandy Home Owners Association meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Big Sandy Home Owners Association serve?
Big Sandy Home Owners Association serves approximately 85 people with drinking water across 30 ZIP codes.
What is Big Sandy Home Owners Association's water source?
Big Sandy Home Owners Association draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Big Sandy Home Owners Association's service area?
The Big Sandy Home Owners Association service area has a median household income of $80,139. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Big Sandy Home Owners Association get its water?
Big Sandy Home Owners Association'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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