What was found in Gering'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 | 3070 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: GERING, CITY OF · 8,500 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 7407 µg/L — SCOTTS BLUFF CO SID 10 - WILDCAT HILLS · 150 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1073 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: GERING, CITY OF · 8,500 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 678 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: GERING, CITY OF · 8,500 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 78.29 µg/L 3.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: GERING, CITY OF · 8,500 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 461.8 µg/L — SCOTTS BLUFF CO SID 10 - WILDCAT HILLS · 150 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 32.631 µg/L 109% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 30 µg/L Main supplier: GERING, CITY OF · 8,500 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 40.8036 µg/L — SCOTTS BLUFF CO SID 10 - WILDCAT HILLS · 150 people · 2015 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 34 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GERING, CITY OF · 8,500 people · 2023 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| TTHM | 27.205 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: GERING, CITY OF · 8,500 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 12.7 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: GERING, CITY OF · 8,500 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 12 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GERING, CITY OF · 8,500 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 8.5 µg/L 142% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 6 µg/L Highest in the city: SCOTTS BLUFF CO SID 10 - WILDCAT HILLS · 150 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 8.493 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: GERING, CITY OF · 8,500 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 4.266 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: GERING, CITY OF · 8,500 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 7.769 µg/L — SCOTTS BLUFF CO SID 10 - WILDCAT HILLS · 150 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 7.2515 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GERING, CITY OF · 8,500 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 6.398 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GERING, CITY OF · 8,500 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 5.6 pCi/L 37% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: GERING, CITY OF · 8,500 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 5.005 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: GERING, CITY OF · 8,500 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.547 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: GERING, CITY OF · 8,500 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 4.6875 µg/L — SCOTTS BLUFF CO SID 10 - WILDCAT HILLS · 150 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.9495 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GERING, CITY OF · 8,500 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GERING, CITY OF · 8,500 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.949 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GERING, CITY OF · 8,500 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 2.42 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the city: HARRISBURG WATER SYSTEM · 150 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.0105 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GERING, CITY OF · 8,500 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 1.49 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the city: HARRISBURG WATER SYSTEM · 150 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.38 pCi/L 28% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: GERING, CITY OF · 8,500 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.0008 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GERING, CITY OF · 8,500 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0027 mg/L 18% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: GERING, CITY OF · 8,500 people · 2025 | 3/3 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Gering
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| GERING, CITY OF | 8,500 |
| SCOTTS BLUFF CO SID 10 - WILDCAT HILLS | 150 |
| HARRISBURG WATER SYSTEM | 150 |
Frequently asked questions about Gering tap water
Is Gering tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 26 contaminants in the water serving Gering. 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 Gering?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Gering, Nebraska to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Gering's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Gering include Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Combined Uranium. 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.