What was found in Cook'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1150 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: COOK, VILLAGE OF · 335 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 761.15 µg/L 7.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: COOK, VILLAGE OF · 335 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 344.2 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: COOK, VILLAGE OF · 335 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 124 µg/L 6.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: COOK, VILLAGE OF · 335 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 22.0222 µg/L 73% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: COOK, VILLAGE OF · 335 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 12.2505 µg/L 82% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: COOK, VILLAGE OF · 335 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 4.09 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: COOK, VILLAGE OF · 335 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.505 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: COOK, VILLAGE OF · 335 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.12 pCi/L 42% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: COOK, VILLAGE OF · 335 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.2675 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: COOK, VILLAGE OF · 335 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0104 mg/L 69% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: COOK, VILLAGE OF · 335 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Cook
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| COOK, VILLAGE OF | 335 |
Frequently asked questions about Cook tap water
Is Cook tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Cook. 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 Cook?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Cook, Nebraska to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Cook's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Cook include Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Barium, Combined Uranium. 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.