What was found in Morrill'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 | 4029 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WESTERN NE JOINT WATER BOARD · 1,368 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 455.8 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WESTERN NE JOINT WATER BOARD · 1,368 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 295.1 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Highest in the city: MORRILL, VILLAGE OF · 934 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 58.48 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WESTERN NE JOINT WATER BOARD · 1,368 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 28.31 µg/L 94% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: WESTERN NE JOINT WATER BOARD · 1,368 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 14.96 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Highest in the city: MORRILL, VILLAGE OF · 934 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 10.1 pCi/L 67% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: WESTERN NE JOINT WATER BOARD · 1,368 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 8.8535 µg/L 8.9% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: WESTERN NE JOINT WATER BOARD · 1,368 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 3.201 µg/L 6.4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: WESTERN NE JOINT WATER BOARD · 1,368 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.63 pCi/L 33% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: WESTERN NE JOINT WATER BOARD · 1,368 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Highest in the city: MORRILL, VILLAGE OF · 934 people · 2023 | 1/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Morrill
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WESTERN NE JOINT WATER BOARD | 1,368 |
| MORRILL, VILLAGE OF | 934 |
Frequently asked questions about Morrill tap water
Is Morrill tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Morrill. 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 Morrill?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Morrill, Nebraska to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Morrill's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Morrill include Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Combined Uranium. 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.