What was found in Beemer's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 8578 µg/L 86% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CUMING CO RWD 1 · 1,875 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 9733.5 µg/L — BEEMER, VILLAGE OF · 650 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 2130 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CUMING CO RWD 1 · 1,875 people · 2014 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1407.5 µg/L 108% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CUMING CO RWD 1 · 1,875 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 1540.5 µg/L — BEEMER, VILLAGE OF · 650 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 324.3 µg/L 8.1% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CUMING CO RWD 1 · 1,875 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 348.3 µg/L — BEEMER, VILLAGE OF · 650 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 151.1 µg/L 7.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CUMING CO RWD 1 · 1,875 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 207.7 µg/L — BEEMER, VILLAGE OF · 650 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 37.16 µg/L 74% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: CUMING CO RWD 1 · 1,875 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 78.09 µg/L — BEEMER, VILLAGE OF · 650 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 17.3153 µg/L 58% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: CUMING CO RWD 1 · 1,875 people · 2016 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 15.896 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: CUMING CO RWD 1 · 1,875 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 4.1925 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: CUMING CO RWD 1 · 1,875 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 8.598 µg/L — BEEMER, VILLAGE OF · 650 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.566 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CUMING CO RWD 1 · 1,875 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 4.835 µg/L — BEEMER, VILLAGE OF · 650 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.78 pCi/L 19% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: CUMING CO RWD 1 · 1,875 people · 2014 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.08595 pCi/L 22% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: CUMING CO RWD 1 · 1,875 people · 2016
Highest in the city: 1.309 pCi/L — BEEMER, VILLAGE OF · 650 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0018 mg/L 12% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CUMING CO RWD 1 · 1,875 people · 2023 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Beemer
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CUMING CO RWD 1 | 1,875 |
| BEEMER, VILLAGE OF | 650 |
Frequently asked questions about Beemer tap water
Is Beemer tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Beemer. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Beemer?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Beemer, Nebraska to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Beemer's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Beemer include Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Copper, Fluoride, Barium. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.