What was found in Macy'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 817.3 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: OMAHA TRIBE PWS · 1,800 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 507.35 µg/L 5.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: OMAHA TRIBE PWS · 1,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 494 µg/L 4.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: OMAHA TRIBE PWS · 1,800 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 225.65 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: OMAHA TRIBE PWS · 1,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 110.3 µg/L 5.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: OMAHA TRIBE PWS · 1,800 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 30.985 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: OMAHA TRIBE PWS · 1,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 17.22 µg/L 115% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: OMAHA TRIBE PWS · 1,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 11.6055 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OMAHA TRIBE PWS · 1,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 11.29 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OMAHA TRIBE PWS · 1,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8.28 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OMAHA TRIBE PWS · 1,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 6.3585 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: OMAHA TRIBE PWS · 1,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 5.014 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OMAHA TRIBE PWS · 1,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 4.5475 µg/L 4.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: OMAHA TRIBE PWS · 1,800 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.6305 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OMAHA TRIBE PWS · 1,800 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 3.0325 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OMAHA TRIBE PWS · 1,800 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 1.36 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: OMAHA TRIBE PWS · 1,800 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.017 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: OMAHA TRIBE PWS · 1,800 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Asbestos | 0.1600 MFL 2.3% of the EPA limit 7 MFL Main supplier: OMAHA TRIBE PWS · 1,800 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.00077 mg/L 5.2% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: OMAHA TRIBE PWS · 1,800 people · 2022 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Macy
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| OMAHA TRIBE PWS | 1,800 |
Frequently asked questions about Macy tap water
Is Macy tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Macy. 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 Macy?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Macy, Nebraska to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Macy's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Macy include Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Copper, Barium. 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.