A92/100
NORFOLK, CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 26,147 people · Nebraska
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
NE3111910
Violations
1
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
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 2014.
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 NORFOLK, CITY OF
Is NORFOLK, CITY OF water safe to drink?
NORFOLK, CITY OF water receives a grade of A (92/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 66 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has NORFOLK, CITY OF detected?
66 contaminants were tested in NORFOLK, CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does NORFOLK, CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, NORFOLK, CITY OF has 1 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2014. Violation types include MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does NORFOLK, CITY OF serve?
NORFOLK, CITY OF serves approximately 26,147 people, Nebraska. The system provides water to 1 community: Norfolk.
What type of water does NORFOLK, CITY OF provide?
NORFOLK, CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NE3111910.
How does NORFOLK, CITY OF compare to other utilities in Nebraska?
NORFOLK, CITY OF scores 92/100 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.