What was found in Geneva'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 | 3570 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: GENEVA, CITY OF · 2,217 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 372 µg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: GENEVA, CITY OF · 2,217 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 365.35 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: GENEVA, CITY OF · 2,217 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 116.25 µg/L 5.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: GENEVA, CITY OF · 2,217 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 64.5 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: GENEVA, CITY OF · 2,217 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 6.89 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: GENEVA, CITY OF · 2,217 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 6.375 µg/L 64% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: GENEVA, CITY OF · 2,217 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 4.778 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: GENEVA, CITY OF · 2,217 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.902 pCi/L 58% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: GENEVA, CITY OF · 2,217 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.5275 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: GENEVA, CITY OF · 2,217 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0015 mg/L 10% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: GENEVA, CITY OF · 2,217 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Geneva
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| GENEVA, CITY OF | 2,217 |
Frequently asked questions about Geneva tap water
Is Geneva tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Geneva. 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 Geneva?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Geneva, Nebraska to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Geneva's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Geneva include Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Cyanide. 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.