What was found in Tilden'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 | 4230 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 3920 µg/L 98% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 2640 µg/L 203% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 276 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 16.6 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 15.3 µg/L 306% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 8.42 µg/L 8.4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 7.55 µg/L 76% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.95 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.69 pCi/L 34% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bhc-Gamma | 0.0670 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 0.2000 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 Tilden
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TILDEN, CITY OF | 957 |
Frequently asked questions about Tilden tap water
Is Tilden tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Tilden. 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 Tilden?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Tilden, Nebraska to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Tilden's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Tilden include Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Selenium. 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.