What was found in Kearney'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 | 9440 µg/L 94% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 8/8 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1030 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 8/8 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 974 µg/L 75% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 7/8 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 756 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 8/8 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 128 µg/L 853% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 6/8 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 92.8 µg/L 116% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 40 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 38.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/8 | UCMR-5 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 34.9 µg/L 58% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 30.098 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 30 µg/L | 2/8 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 28.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 26.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 23.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 19.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 14 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 8/8 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 11.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 11 µg/L 183% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 6 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 10.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 10.3 pCi/L 69% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 9.09 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 8.32 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 3/8 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 7.97 µg/L 80% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 8/8 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.3 pCi/L 66% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 6/8 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 1.08 µg/L 54% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.0980 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Heptachlor Epoxide | 0.0590 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0060 mg/L 40% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 8/8 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Kearney
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| KEARNEY, CITY OF | 34,000 |
| BUFFALO CO SID 3 - GLENWOOD ESTATES | 400 |
| SUNSET VIEW MOBILE HOME PARK | 200 |
| RIVERSIDE MOBILE HOME PARK | 122 |
| WEST SIDE TRAILER COURT | 100 |
| CLEARVIEW UTILITIES CORP | 69 |
| 1733 ESTATES ASSOCIATES | 50 |
| WOOD RIVER VALLEY MOBILE HOME PARK | 48 |
Frequently asked questions about Kearney tap water
Is Kearney tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 28 contaminants in the water serving Kearney. 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 Kearney?
8 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Kearney, Nebraska to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Kearney's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Kearney include Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Lead. 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.