What was found in Eagle'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 | 580.35 µg/L 5.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: EAGLE, VILLAGE OF · 1,065 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3610 µg/L — EAGLE LAKE SUBDIVISION · 104 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 233.8 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: EAGLE, VILLAGE OF · 1,065 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 995.8 µg/L — EAGLE LAKE SUBDIVISION · 104 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 362.05 µg/L 9.1% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: EAGLE, VILLAGE OF · 1,065 people · 2016
Highest in the city: 414.2 µg/L — EAGLE LAKE SUBDIVISION · 104 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 131.7 µg/L 6.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: EAGLE, VILLAGE OF · 1,065 people · 2016
Highest in the city: 312.3 µg/L — EAGLE LAKE SUBDIVISION · 104 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 7.98 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: EAGLE, VILLAGE OF · 1,065 people · 2016 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.926 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: EAGLE, VILLAGE OF · 1,065 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.35535 pCi/L 27% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: EAGLE, VILLAGE OF · 1,065 people · 2016
Highest in the city: 4.419 pCi/L — EAGLE LAKE SUBDIVISION · 104 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3.8 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the city: EAGLE LAKE SUBDIVISION · 104 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.319 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: EAGLE, VILLAGE OF · 1,065 people · 2016 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: EAGLE, VILLAGE OF · 1,065 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0093 mg/L — EAGLE LAKE SUBDIVISION · 104 people · 2024 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Eagle
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| EAGLE, VILLAGE OF | 1,065 |
| EAGLE LAKE SUBDIVISION | 104 |
| EAGLE WAY MHC LLC | 99 |
Frequently asked questions about Eagle tap water
Is Eagle tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving Eagle. 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 Eagle?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Eagle, Nebraska to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Eagle's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Eagle include Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, Barium, Selenium. 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.