What was found in Alliance's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 5430 µg/L 54% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ALLIANCE, CITY OF · 8,070 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 911.5 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: ALLIANCE, CITY OF · 8,070 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 169.9 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ALLIANCE, CITY OF · 8,070 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 54.17 µg/L 68% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: ALLIANCE, CITY OF · 8,070 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 50 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALLIANCE, CITY OF · 8,070 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Barium | 46.25 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: ALLIANCE, CITY OF · 8,070 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 29.651 µg/L 99% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: ALLIANCE, CITY OF · 8,070 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 29.47 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALLIANCE, CITY OF · 8,070 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 27.92 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALLIANCE, CITY OF · 8,070 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 13.25 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ALLIANCE, CITY OF · 8,070 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 11.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALLIANCE, CITY OF · 8,070 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 10.34 µg/L 103% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10 µg/L Main supplier: ALLIANCE, CITY OF · 8,070 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 10.22 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALLIANCE, CITY OF · 8,070 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 10.178 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALLIANCE, CITY OF · 8,070 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7.34 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: ALLIANCE, CITY OF · 8,070 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 6.93 pCi/L 46% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: ALLIANCE, CITY OF · 8,070 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 5.4995 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: ALLIANCE, CITY OF · 8,070 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 5.441 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALLIANCE, CITY OF · 8,070 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 5.3285 µg/L 5.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: ALLIANCE, CITY OF · 8,070 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.28 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALLIANCE, CITY OF · 8,070 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.0845 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALLIANCE, CITY OF · 8,070 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.6 pCi/L 32% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: ALLIANCE, CITY OF · 8,070 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ALLIANCE, CITY OF · 8,070 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.6% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ALLIANCE, CITY OF · 8,070 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Alliance
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ALLIANCE, CITY OF | 8,070 |
Frequently asked questions about Alliance tap water
Is Alliance tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants in the water serving Alliance. 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 Alliance?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Alliance, Nebraska to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Alliance's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Alliance include Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, Lithium. The full list, with the level at the main supplier 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.