What was found in Wauneta'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 | 2620 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1010 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 131 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 126 µg/L 6.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 14.3 µg/L 143% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 4.49 µg/L 4.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.4 pCi/L 48% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.9630 µg/L 6.4% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Endrin | 0.1040 µg/L 5.2% of the EPA limit 2 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 Wauneta
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WAUNETA, VILLAGE OF | 549 |
Frequently asked questions about Wauneta tap water
Is Wauneta tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving Wauneta. 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 Wauneta?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Wauneta, Nebraska to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Wauneta's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Wauneta include Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Arsenic. 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.