What was found in Nickerson'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 | 14400 µg/L 144% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10000 µg/L Main supplier: GREEN ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK · 250 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 502.1 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: GREEN ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK · 250 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 362.2 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: GREEN ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK · 250 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 209.72 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: GREEN ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK · 250 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 26 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GREEN ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK · 250 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 13.4565 µg/L 90% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: GREEN ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK · 250 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 12.5 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: GREEN ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK · 250 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.3 pCi/L 46% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: GREEN ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK · 250 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.1135 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: GREEN ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK · 250 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.64 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GREEN ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK · 250 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 1.64 µg/L 2.1% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: GREEN ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK · 250 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: GREEN ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK · 250 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Nickerson
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| GREEN ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK | 250 |
Frequently asked questions about Nickerson tap water
Is Nickerson tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Nickerson. 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 Nickerson?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Nickerson, Nebraska to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Nickerson's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Nickerson include Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Lithium. 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.