What was found in Magnet'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 97.475 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MAGNET, VILLAGE OF · 52 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.726 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MAGNET, VILLAGE OF · 52 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0052 mg/L 35% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MAGNET, VILLAGE OF · 52 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Magnet
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MAGNET, VILLAGE OF | 52 |
Frequently asked questions about Magnet tap water
Is Magnet tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 3 contaminants in the water serving Magnet. 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 Magnet?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Magnet, Nebraska to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Magnet's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Magnet include Copper, Lead, Lead. 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.