What was found in Funk'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 | 7860 µg/L 79% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FUNK, VILLAGE OF · 204 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 642.6 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: FUNK, VILLAGE OF · 204 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 316.6 µg/L 7.9% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: FUNK, VILLAGE OF · 204 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 89.92 µg/L 4.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: FUNK, VILLAGE OF · 204 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 14.5275 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: FUNK, VILLAGE OF · 204 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 13.605 µg/L 91% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: FUNK, VILLAGE OF · 204 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 12.5255 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: FUNK, VILLAGE OF · 204 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 8.465 pCi/L 56% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: FUNK, VILLAGE OF · 204 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 6.5039 µg/L 6.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: FUNK, VILLAGE OF · 204 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 4.686 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: FUNK, VILLAGE OF · 204 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.76 pCi/L 35% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: FUNK, VILLAGE OF · 204 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.1343 µg/L 4.5% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: FUNK, VILLAGE OF · 204 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0036 mg/L 24% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: FUNK, VILLAGE OF · 204 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Funk
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FUNK, VILLAGE OF | 204 |
Frequently asked questions about Funk tap water
Is Funk tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Funk. 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 Funk?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Funk, Nebraska to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Funk's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Funk include Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, 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.