What was found in Pierce'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 | 6197.5 µg/L 62% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PIERCE, CITY OF · 1,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 249.8 µg/L 6.2% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: PIERCE, CITY OF · 1,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 186.65 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PIERCE, CITY OF · 1,800 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 147.6 µg/L 7.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: PIERCE, CITY OF · 1,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 24.3 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: PIERCE, CITY OF · 1,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 9.4805 µg/L 95% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: PIERCE, CITY OF · 1,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.9445 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: PIERCE, CITY OF · 1,800 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 5.442 µg/L 5.4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: PIERCE, CITY OF · 1,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.8860 pCi/L 18% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: PIERCE, CITY OF · 1,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.0650 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L Main supplier: PIERCE, CITY OF · 1,800 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0023 mg/L 15% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PIERCE, CITY OF · 1,800 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Pierce
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PIERCE, CITY OF | 1,800 |
Frequently asked questions about Pierce tap water
Is Pierce tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Pierce. 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 Pierce?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Pierce, Nebraska to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Pierce's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Pierce include Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Selenium. 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.