What was found in Wolbach'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 | 1880 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 220 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 129 µg/L 9.9% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.34 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 4.503 µg/L 9% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 4.32 µg/L 72% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 4.29 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 3.47 µg/L 1735% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 0.2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.45 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.697 pCi/L 34% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bhc-Gamma | 0.0490 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0015 mg/L 10% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Wolbach
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WOLBACH, VILLAGE OF | 287 |
Frequently asked questions about Wolbach tap water
Is Wolbach tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Wolbach. 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 Wolbach?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Wolbach, Nebraska to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Wolbach's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Wolbach include Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, Copper, Lead, 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.