C43/100
KEARNEY, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 34,000 people · Nebraska
Water Source
Groundwater Under Influence of Surface Water
County
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System ID
NE3101906
Violations
10
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.50 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.005 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 KEARNEY, CITY OF
Is KEARNEY, CITY OF water safe to drink?
KEARNEY, CITY OF water receives a grade of C (43/100), which is considered fair. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 10 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has KEARNEY, CITY OF detected?
70 contaminants were tested in KEARNEY, 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 KEARNEY, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, KEARNEY, CITY OF has 10 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2016. Violation types include MCL, MR. 9 are health-based violations.
How many people does KEARNEY, CITY OF serve?
KEARNEY, CITY OF serves approximately 34,000 people, Nebraska. The system provides water to 1 community: Kearney.
What type of water does KEARNEY, CITY OF provide?
KEARNEY, 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 NE3101906.
How does KEARNEY, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Nebraska?
KEARNEY, CITY OF scores 43/100 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.