F13/100
BEATRICE, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 12,220 people · Nebraska
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
NE3106705
Violations
16
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 2.52 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2009.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About BEATRICE, CITY OF
Is BEATRICE, CITY OF water safe to drink?
BEATRICE, CITY OF water receives a grade of F (13/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 16 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has BEATRICE, CITY OF detected?
67 contaminants were tested in BEATRICE, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does BEATRICE, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, BEATRICE, CITY OF has 16 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2009. Violation types include MCL, MR. 15 are health-based violations.
How many people does BEATRICE, CITY OF serve?
BEATRICE, CITY OF serves approximately 12,220 people, Nebraska. The system provides water to 1 community: Beatrice.
What type of water does BEATRICE, CITY OF provide?
BEATRICE, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NE3106705.
How does BEATRICE, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Nebraska?
BEATRICE, CITY OF scores 13/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Nebraska state page for a full comparison of water systems.