What was found in Papillion'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 | 4380 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PAPILLION, CITY OF · 35,000 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1190.5 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: PAPILLION, CITY OF · 35,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 849.6 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PAPILLION, CITY OF · 35,000 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 868.2 µg/L — SARPY CO SID 38 - HIGHLAND ESTATES · 250 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 368 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: PAPILLION, CITY OF · 35,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 191.55 µg/L 9.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: PAPILLION, CITY OF · 35,000 people · 2014
Highest in the city: 197 µg/L — SARPY CO SID 38 - HIGHLAND ESTATES · 250 people · 2015 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 89.99 µg/L 112% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: PAPILLION, CITY OF · 35,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 47.095 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAPILLION, CITY OF · 35,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 44.275 µg/L 74% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: PAPILLION, CITY OF · 35,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 28.36 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAPILLION, CITY OF · 35,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 20.99 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAPILLION, CITY OF · 35,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 19.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAPILLION, CITY OF · 35,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 18 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAPILLION, CITY OF · 35,000 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Chromium | 16.075 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: PAPILLION, CITY OF · 35,000 people · 2014 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 15.695 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAPILLION, CITY OF · 35,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 6.542 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: PAPILLION, CITY OF · 35,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.874 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAPILLION, CITY OF · 35,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.596 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAPILLION, CITY OF · 35,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.542 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: PAPILLION, CITY OF · 35,000 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.896 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAPILLION, CITY OF · 35,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.81 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PAPILLION, CITY OF · 35,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.6 pCi/L 32% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: PAPILLION, CITY OF · 35,000 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 0.5500 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: PAPILLION, CITY OF · 35,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloromethane | 0.5010 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: PAPILLION, CITY OF · 35,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.1915 µg/L 6.4% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: PAPILLION, CITY OF · 35,000 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0028 mg/L 19% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PAPILLION, CITY OF · 35,000 people · 2023
Highest in the city: 0.0352 mg/L — SARPY CO SID 38 - HIGHLAND ESTATES · 250 people · 2027 | 2/2 | 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 Papillion
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PAPILLION, CITY OF | 35,000 |
| SARPY CO SID 38 - HIGHLAND ESTATES | 250 |
Frequently asked questions about Papillion tap water
Is Papillion tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 25 contaminants in the water serving Papillion. 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 Papillion?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Papillion, Nebraska to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Papillion's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Papillion include Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Chlorite, 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.