What was found in Hoskins'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 1370 µg/L 105% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 214 µg/L 5.4% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 58.4 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.37 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bhc-Gamma | 3 µg/L 1500% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 0.2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.849 pCi/L 37% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.84 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.21 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Hoskins
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HOSKINS, VILLAGE OF | 263 |
Frequently asked questions about Hoskins tap water
Is Hoskins tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 9 contaminants in the water serving Hoskins. 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 Hoskins?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Hoskins, Nebraska to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Hoskins's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Hoskins include Copper, Fluoride, Barium, Lead, Bhc-Gamma. 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.