What was found in Marquette'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 317 µg/L 7.9% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 189 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 156 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 48.8 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 9.61 µg/L 160% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 6 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7.1 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.42 pCi/L 48% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.61 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.55 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bhc-Gamma | 0.0670 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Heptachlor Epoxide | 0.0550 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0044 mg/L 29% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Marquette
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MARQUETTE, VILLAGE OF | 236 |
Frequently asked questions about Marquette tap water
Is Marquette tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Marquette. 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 Marquette?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Marquette, Nebraska to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Marquette's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Marquette include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate. 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.