What was found in Hebron'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 | 10800 µg/L 108% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10000 µg/L Main supplier: HEBRON, CITY OF · 1,565 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1869 µg/L 144% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 1300 µg/L Main supplier: HEBRON, CITY OF · 1,565 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 408.6 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: HEBRON, CITY OF · 1,565 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 242 µg/L 6.1% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: HEBRON, CITY OF · 1,565 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 4.074 µg/L 41% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: HEBRON, CITY OF · 1,565 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.934 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: HEBRON, CITY OF · 1,565 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 3.51 µg/L 59% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: HEBRON, CITY OF · 1,565 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5207 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: HEBRON, CITY OF · 1,565 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.357 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: HEBRON, CITY OF · 1,565 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.1426 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: HEBRON, CITY OF · 1,565 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0015 mg/L 10% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: HEBRON, CITY OF · 1,565 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Hebron
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HEBRON, CITY OF | 1,565 |
Frequently asked questions about Hebron tap water
Is Hebron tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Hebron. 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 Hebron?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Hebron, Nebraska to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Hebron's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Hebron include Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Barium, Fluoride, Arsenic. 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.