Water System Report NE

Wau Col Rws - East Side

EPA ID: NE3121337 · 260 people served · 1 ZIP code

Five clean years on EPA record — Wau Col Rws - East Side, 260 residents served.

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

260
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$171K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$76,842
Median Household Income
2,191
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
83%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Wau Col Rws - East Side serves a community with a median household income of $76,842 and an estimated 2,191 residents across its service area. Approximately 83% 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

Wau Col Rws - East Side'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
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Burt 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

81 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Wau Col Rws - East Side (EPA ID: NE3121337) is a community water system in Nebraska that serves approximately 260 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 68045 in Oakland.

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 Wau Col Rws - East Side (NE3121337) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wau Col Rws - East Side water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Wau Col Rws - East Side has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Wau Col Rws - East Side serve?

Wau Col Rws - East Side serves approximately 260 people across 1 ZIP code in Nebraska.

Where does Wau Col Rws - East Side get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Wau Col Rws - East Side meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Wau Col Rws - East Side serve?
Wau Col Rws - East Side serves approximately 260 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Wau Col Rws - East Side's water source?
Wau Col Rws - East Side draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Wau Col Rws - East Side's service area?
The Wau Col Rws - East Side service area has a median household income of $76,842. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Wau Col Rws - East Side get its water?
Wau Col Rws - East Side'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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