What was found in ZIP 68850
The highest level seen across the suppliers serving this ZIP, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 14000 µg/L 140% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 707 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 203 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 73.3 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 69.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Combined Uranium | 38.889 µg/L 130% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 30 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 12.4 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 9.74 µg/L 97% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 6.25 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.96 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.5 pCi/L 23% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.2 pCi/L 24% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.9980 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Heptachlor | 0.1920 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 0.4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.1830 µg/L 6.1% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Endrin | 0.1070 µg/L 5.4% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lasso | 0.1020 µg/L 5.1% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0029 mg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the single worst sample on
record — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 68850
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| LEXINGTON, CITY OF | NE | 10,348 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 68850 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 68850 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 68850. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 68850?
1 public water supplier report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 68850. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 68850's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Lithium, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.