Wheeler County, Nebraska — public water systems
At a glance
5 active public water systems are filed under Wheeler County, Nebraska in EPA's SDWIS records, together reporting 498 people served. The largest is Pibel Lake Recreation Area, which reports serving 200 people. 2 are community water systems serving people where they live; the other 3 are non-community systems, such as schools, workplaces, campgrounds and gas stations with their own supply.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO, refreshed quarterly.
Active systems
5
Population served
498
Community systems
2
Groundwater share
100%
How does Wheeler County compare with other Nebraska counties?
Wheeler County has the 75th-most active public water systems among the 102 counties listed for active Nebraska systems in EPA records; among the 85 with 3 or more systems, the median has 10. Its systems report 498 people served in total, the 80th-largest county figure in the state and less than 0.1% of the statewide total. The average system here reports serving 100 people, well below the Nebraska average of 1,472. Population figures are what each system reports; people served by more than one system, such as a wholesaler and the town that buys from it, are counted by each.
Where does Wheeler County's drinking water come from?
By primary water source, Wheeler County's active systems draw on groundwater (5, 100%). Overall, all rely mainly on groundwater (including purchased groundwater) and none on surface water, compared with 97% and 2.6% across Nebraska. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers. The county's largest system, Pibel Lake Recreation Area, draws primarily on groundwater.
What kinds of water systems operate in Wheeler County?
Wheeler County's active systems break down as 2 community systems (40%) and 3 transient non-community systems (60%). A community water system serves at least 15 connections used by year-round residents, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. Homes, apartments and mobile-home parks are served by these. A transient non-community water system serves places where people do not stay long, such as gas stations and campgrounds, and regularly serves at least 25 people a day for at least 60 days a year. EPA lists their owner types as local government (60%), private (20%) and state government (20%).
Water systems in Wheeler County
🔒 Create a free account to export CSV| # | Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pibel Lake Recreation Area | Wheeler | 200 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| 2 | Wagon Wheel Saloon & Steakhouse | Wheeler | 93 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| 3 | Bartlett, Village of | Wheeler | 90 | Community | Groundwater |
| 4 | Ericson, Village of | Wheeler | 90 | Community | Groundwater |
| 5 | 4-Corners Bar & Grill | Wheeler | 25 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
Wheeler County water systems: frequently asked questions
How many public water systems are in Wheeler County, Nebraska?
EPA's SDWIS records file 5 active public water systems under Wheeler County, Nebraska: 2 community systems (40%) and 3 transient non-community systems (60%).
Who supplies drinking water in Wheeler County, NE?
The largest community water systems filed under Wheeler County are Village of Bartlett (90 people served) and Village of Ericson (90 people served). Which system serves a particular address depends on its service area, which EPA's SDWIS records do not include; a water bill or the local utility can confirm it.
Does Wheeler County's drinking water come from groundwater or surface water?
Of the 5 active public water systems in Wheeler County, all draw mainly on groundwater and none on surface water, counting purchased supplies. The largest system, Pibel Lake Recreation Area, uses groundwater.
Where can I find a water quality report for Wheeler County?
Each community water system must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1, covering the previous calendar year. 2 community systems are filed under Wheeler County, so the report to look for is the one from the system that supplies your address.
How can I check violations for a water system in Wheeler County?
Open the system's profile from the list on this page. Each profile shows the most recent Safe Drinking Water Act violations in EPA's records, with plain-English labels and whether each one is resolved. For current compliance status, EPA ECHO is the primary source.
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About this data
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and SDWA violation records, via EPA ECHO, as published October 1, 2026 — AquaCensus refreshes it quarterly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: AquaCensus, “Public water systems in Wheeler County, Nebraska”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/nebraska/wheeler (data as of October 1, 2026).