Water System Report NE

Wau Col Rws - West Side

EPA ID: NE3121370 · 170 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Five clean years on EPA record — Wau Col Rws - West Side, 170 residents served.

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

170
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$138K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$80,671
Median Household Income
3,200
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
55th
Poverty Percentile
75th
Energy Burden Percentile
88%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Wau Col Rws - West Side serves a community with a median household income of $80,671 and an estimated 3,200 residents across its service area. Approximately 88% 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 - West 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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
15th
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

103 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 - West Side (EPA ID: NE3121370) is a community water system in Nebraska that serves approximately 170 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 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 Wau Col Rws - West Side (NE3121370) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

Wau Col Rws - West Side serves approximately 170 people across 2 ZIP codes in Nebraska.

Where does Wau Col Rws - West Side 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
20
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: 325
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?
Wau Col Rws - West 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 - West Side serve?
Wau Col Rws - West Side serves approximately 170 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Wau Col Rws - West Side's water source?
Wau Col Rws - West 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 - West Side's service area?
The Wau Col Rws - West Side service area has a median household income of $80,671. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Wau Col Rws - West Side get its water?
Wau Col Rws - West 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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