What was found in Edison'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 | 4400 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: EDISON, VILLAGE OF · 111 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 961.1 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: EDISON, VILLAGE OF · 111 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 252.2 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: EDISON, VILLAGE OF · 111 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 203.7 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: EDISON, VILLAGE OF · 111 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 14.3005 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: EDISON, VILLAGE OF · 111 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 8.48555 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: EDISON, VILLAGE OF · 111 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 8.2985 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: EDISON, VILLAGE OF · 111 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 7.579 µg/L 76% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: EDISON, VILLAGE OF · 111 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 1.747 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: EDISON, VILLAGE OF · 111 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.2 pCi/L 24% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: EDISON, VILLAGE OF · 111 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0126 mg/L 84% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: EDISON, VILLAGE OF · 111 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Edison
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| EDISON, VILLAGE OF | 111 |
Frequently asked questions about Edison tap water
Is Edison tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Edison. 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 Edison?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Edison, Nebraska to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Edison's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Edison include Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Chromium. 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.