C58/100
HARTINGTON, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,436 people · Nebraska
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
NE3102702
Violations
8
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
molybdenum | 69.80 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
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 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 HARTINGTON, CITY OF
Is HARTINGTON, CITY OF water safe to drink?
HARTINGTON, CITY OF water receives a grade of C (58/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 8 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has HARTINGTON, CITY OF detected?
27 contaminants were tested in HARTINGTON, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), molybdenum. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does HARTINGTON, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, HARTINGTON, CITY OF has 8 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2018. Violation types include MCL, MR. 7 are health-based violations.
How many people does HARTINGTON, CITY OF serve?
HARTINGTON, CITY OF serves approximately 1,436 people, Nebraska. The system provides water to 1 community: Hartington.
What type of water does HARTINGTON, CITY OF provide?
HARTINGTON, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NE3102702.
How does HARTINGTON, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Nebraska?
HARTINGTON, CITY OF scores 58/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Nebraska state page for a full comparison of water systems.