B67/100
FAIRBURY, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 3,707 people · Nebraska
Water Source
Groundwater Under Influence of Surface Water
County
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System ID
NE3109507
Violations
6
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.36 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 2018.
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 FAIRBURY, CITY OF
Is FAIRBURY, CITY OF water safe to drink?
FAIRBURY, CITY OF water receives a grade of B (67/100), which is considered good. Out of 32 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has FAIRBURY, CITY OF detected?
32 contaminants were tested in FAIRBURY, 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 FAIRBURY, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, FAIRBURY, CITY OF has 6 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2018. Violation types include TT, MR. 4 are health-based violations.
How many people does FAIRBURY, CITY OF serve?
FAIRBURY, CITY OF serves approximately 3,707 people, Nebraska. The system provides water to 1 community: Fairbury.
What type of water does FAIRBURY, CITY OF provide?
FAIRBURY, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater under influence of surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is NE3109507.
How does FAIRBURY, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Nebraska?
FAIRBURY, CITY OF scores 67/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Nebraska state page for a full comparison of water systems.