A87/100
NEBRASKA CITY, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 7,414 people · Nebraska
Water Source
Groundwater Under Influence of Surface Water
County
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System ID
NE3113106
Violations
2
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
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 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 NEBRASKA CITY, CITY OF
Is NEBRASKA CITY, CITY OF water safe to drink?
NEBRASKA CITY, CITY OF water receives a grade of A (87/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 31 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has NEBRASKA CITY, CITY OF detected?
31 contaminants were tested in NEBRASKA CITY, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does NEBRASKA CITY, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, NEBRASKA CITY, CITY OF has 2 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2009. Violation types include TT, MCL. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does NEBRASKA CITY, CITY OF serve?
NEBRASKA CITY, CITY OF serves approximately 7,414 people, Nebraska. The system provides water to 1 community: Nebraska City.
What type of water does NEBRASKA CITY, CITY OF provide?
NEBRASKA CITY, 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 NE3113106.
How does NEBRASKA CITY, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Nebraska?
NEBRASKA CITY, CITY OF scores 87/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Nebraska state page for a full comparison of water systems.