What was found in Kearney'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 | 9085 µg/L 91% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: KEARNEY, CITY OF · 34,000 people · 2019 | 8/8 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 994.4 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: KEARNEY, CITY OF · 34,000 people · 2019 | 8/8 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 129.5 µg/L 6.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: KEARNEY, CITY OF · 34,000 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 739.2 µg/L — RIVERSIDE MOBILE HOME PARK · 122 people · 2018 | 8/8 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 600.05 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: KEARNEY, CITY OF · 34,000 people · 2018 | 7/8 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 82.55 µg/L 103% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: KEARNEY, CITY OF · 34,000 people · 2019 | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 38.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KEARNEY, CITY OF · 34,000 people · 2024 | 1/8 | UCMR-5 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 31.78 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KEARNEY, CITY OF · 34,000 people · 2019 | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 28.31 µg/L 94% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: KEARNEY, CITY OF · 34,000 people · 2019 | 2/8 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 26.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KEARNEY, CITY OF · 34,000 people · 2019 | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 25.38 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KEARNEY, CITY OF · 34,000 people · 2019 | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 21.16 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: KEARNEY, CITY OF · 34,000 people · 2019 | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 17.2 µg/L 115% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: KEARNEY, CITY OF · 34,000 people · 2018 | 6/8 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 14.83 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KEARNEY, CITY OF · 34,000 people · 2019 | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 7.462 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: KEARNEY, CITY OF · 34,000 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 13.5365 µg/L — WEST SIDE TRAILER COURT · 100 people · 2019 | 8/8 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 11.98 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KEARNEY, CITY OF · 34,000 people · 2019 | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 10.334 µg/L 172% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 6 µg/L Highest in the city: WOOD RIVER VALLEY MOBILE HOME PARK · 48 people · 2019 | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 9.39 pCi/L 63% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: KEARNEY, CITY OF · 34,000 people · 2019 | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 8.498 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KEARNEY, CITY OF · 34,000 people · 2019 | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 7.5145 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: KEARNEY, CITY OF · 34,000 people · 2019 | 3/8 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 6.515 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: KEARNEY, CITY OF · 34,000 people · 2019 | 8/8 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 6.31 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KEARNEY, CITY OF · 34,000 people · 2019 | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 4.44 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KEARNEY, CITY OF · 34,000 people · 2019 | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.755 pCi/L 35% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: KEARNEY, CITY OF · 34,000 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 3.216 pCi/L — RIVERSIDE MOBILE HOME PARK · 122 people · 2018 | 6/8 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.7575 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KEARNEY, CITY OF · 34,000 people · 2019 | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 1.08 µg/L 54% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: KEARNEY, CITY OF · 34,000 people · 2019 | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.0980 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: KEARNEY, CITY OF · 34,000 people · 2018 | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Heptachlor Epoxide | 0.0590 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L Highest in the city: 1733 ESTATES ASSOCIATES · 50 people · 2019 | 1/8 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0055 mg/L 37% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: KEARNEY, CITY OF · 34,000 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0060 mg/L — RIVERSIDE MOBILE HOME PARK · 122 people · 2024 | 8/8 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Kearney
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| KEARNEY, CITY OF | 34,000 |
| BUFFALO CO SID 3 - GLENWOOD ESTATES | 400 |
| SUNSET VIEW MOBILE HOME PARK | 200 |
| RIVERSIDE MOBILE HOME PARK | 122 |
| WEST SIDE TRAILER COURT | 100 |
| CLEARVIEW UTILITIES CORP | 69 |
| 1733 ESTATES ASSOCIATES | 50 |
| WOOD RIVER VALLEY MOBILE HOME PARK | 48 |
Frequently asked questions about Kearney tap water
Is Kearney tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 28 contaminants in the water serving Kearney. 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 Kearney?
8 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Kearney, Nebraska to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Kearney's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Kearney include Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Barium, Copper, TTHM. 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.