What was found in Ashland'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 | 5900 µg/L 59% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ASHLAND, CITY OF · 3,369 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1908.5 µg/L 147% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ASHLAND, CITY OF · 3,369 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1140 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: ASHLAND, CITY OF · 3,369 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 208.8 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: ASHLAND, CITY OF · 3,369 people · 2018 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.501 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: ASHLAND, CITY OF · 3,369 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 15.189 µg/L — LAKE ALLURE SUBDIVISION - ASHLAND · 179 people · 2014 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 13.1 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: ASHLAND, CITY OF · 3,369 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 10.173 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: ASHLAND, CITY OF · 3,369 people · 2018 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 5.022 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: ASHLAND, CITY OF · 3,369 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 8.278 µg/L — SANDY POINTE LAKE DEVELOPMENT · 100 people · 2018 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 5.685 µg/L 5.7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: ASHLAND, CITY OF · 3,369 people · 2018 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 5.315 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASHLAND, CITY OF · 3,369 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.271 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASHLAND, CITY OF · 3,369 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.885 pCi/L 38% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: ASHLAND, CITY OF · 3,369 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 4.2565 pCi/L — BIG SANDY HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION · 85 people · 2018 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.31 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASHLAND, CITY OF · 3,369 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.64 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASHLAND, CITY OF · 3,369 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.64 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ASHLAND, CITY OF · 3,369 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.364 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASHLAND, CITY OF · 3,369 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0017 mg/L 11% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ASHLAND, CITY OF · 3,369 people · 2025 | 4/4 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Ashland
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ASHLAND, CITY OF | 3,369 |
| LAKE ALLURE SUBDIVISION - ASHLAND | 179 |
| SANDY POINTE LAKE DEVELOPMENT | 100 |
| BIG SANDY HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION | 85 |
Frequently asked questions about Ashland tap water
Is Ashland tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Ashland. 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 Ashland?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Ashland, Nebraska to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Ashland's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Ashland include Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, Barium, Lead. 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.