What was found in Grand Island's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 6300 µg/L 63% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1110 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 619 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 162 µg/L 8.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 75.2 µg/L 94% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 32 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 30.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Combined Uranium | 30.098 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 30 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 25.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 14 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 9.63 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 8.3 pCi/L 55% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 7.18 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 4.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 4.2 pCi/L 84% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3.29 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.03 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.48 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.41 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.39 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.18 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chlorobenzene | 0.9900 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Endrin | 0.7940 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 0.7200 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.6690 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Heptachlor Epoxide | 0.2200 µg/L 110% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 0.2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFHXS | 0.0246 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0075 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0048 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0034 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Grand Island
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| GRAND ISLAND, CITY OF | 51,478 |
Frequently asked questions about Grand Island tap water
Is Grand Island tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 31 contaminants in the water serving Grand Island. 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 Grand Island?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Grand Island, Nebraska to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Grand Island's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Grand Island include Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, Barium, TTHM. The full list, with the highest level found 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.