Water System Report NE

Lower Platte North Rwd - Colon

EPA ID: NE3121234 · 128 people served · 1 ZIP code

With a five-year violation-free history, Lower Platte North Rwd - Colon delivers safe water to 128 residents.

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

128
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$246K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lower Platte North Rwd - Colon Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$90,324
Median Household Income
5,725
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lower Platte North Rwd - Colon serves a community with a median household income of $90,324 and an estimated 5,725 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% 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

Lower Platte North Rwd - Colon'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
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

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 71% 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 $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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 Platte North Rwd - Colon (EPA ID: NE3121234) is a community water system in Nebraska that serves approximately 128 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 68066 in Wahoo.

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 Lower Platte North Rwd - Colon (NE3121234) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lower Platte North Rwd - Colon water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Lower Platte North Rwd - Colon has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Lower Platte North Rwd - Colon serve?

Lower Platte North Rwd - Colon serves approximately 128 people across 1 ZIP code in Nebraska.

Where does Lower Platte North Rwd - Colon 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
72
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.
Population served: 128
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?
Lower Platte North Rwd - Colon meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Lower Platte North Rwd - Colon serve?
Lower Platte North Rwd - Colon serves approximately 128 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Lower Platte North Rwd - Colon's water source?
Lower Platte North Rwd - Colon draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lower Platte North Rwd - Colon's service area?
The Lower Platte North Rwd - Colon service area has a median household income of $90,324. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Lower Platte North Rwd - Colon get its water?
Lower Platte North Rwd - Colon'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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