Water System Report NE

Otoe Company Rwd #3 - Louisville

EPA ID: NE3121382 ยท 630 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Otoe Company Rwd #3 - Louisville (NE3121382): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Otoe Company Rwd #3 - Louisville's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric - no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 630 residents year after year.

Data: EPA SDWIS

630
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.003 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$256K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Otoe Company Rwd #3 - Louisville Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$96,875
Median Household Income
16,719
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Otoe Company Rwd #3 - Louisville serves a community with a median household income of $96,875 and an estimated 16,719 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Otoe Company Rwd #3 - Louisville'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,633
Radon Mitigation $1,200
PFAS Treatment $200
Total Estimated Cost $3,033

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,033 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Otoe Company Rwd #3 - Louisville (EPA ID: NE3121382) is a community water system in Nebraska that serves approximately 630 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.003 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Otoe Company Rwd #3 - Louisville (NE3121382) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Otoe Company Rwd #3 - Louisville water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Otoe Company Rwd #3 - Louisville in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Otoe Company Rwd #3 - Louisville serve?

Otoe Company Rwd #3 - Louisville serves approximately 630 people across 3 ZIP codes in Nebraska.

Where does Otoe Company Rwd #3 - Louisville get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Otoe Company Rwd #3 - Louisville meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Otoe Company Rwd #3 - Louisville serve?
Otoe Company Rwd #3 - Louisville serves approximately 630 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Otoe Company Rwd #3 - Louisville's water source?
Otoe Company Rwd #3 - Louisville draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Otoe Company Rwd #3 - Louisville's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.003 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Otoe Company Rwd #3 - Louisville's service area?
The Otoe Company Rwd #3 - Louisville service area has a median household income of $96,875. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Otoe Company Rwd #3 - Louisville get its water?
Otoe Company Rwd #3 - Louisville'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

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