D32/100
CENTRAL CITY, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 3,000 people · Nebraska
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
NE3112102
Violations
13
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.57 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2016.
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 CENTRAL CITY, CITY OF
Is CENTRAL CITY, CITY OF water safe to drink?
CENTRAL CITY, CITY OF water receives a grade of D (32/100), which is considered poor. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 13 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has CENTRAL CITY, CITY OF detected?
2 contaminants were tested in CENTRAL CITY, 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 CENTRAL CITY, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, CENTRAL CITY, CITY OF has 13 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2016. Violation types include MCL, Other. 11 are health-based violations.
How many people does CENTRAL CITY, CITY OF serve?
CENTRAL CITY, CITY OF serves approximately 3,000 people, Nebraska. The system provides water to 1 community: Central City.
What type of water does CENTRAL CITY, CITY OF provide?
CENTRAL CITY, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NE3112102.
How does CENTRAL CITY, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Nebraska?
CENTRAL CITY, CITY OF scores 32/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Nebraska state page for a full comparison of water systems.