What was found in Riverdale'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 | 1768 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: RIVERDALE, VILLAGE OF · 210 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 320.8 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: RIVERDALE, VILLAGE OF · 210 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 267.55 µg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: RIVERDALE, VILLAGE OF · 210 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 126.9 µg/L 6.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: RIVERDALE, VILLAGE OF · 210 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 5.051 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: RIVERDALE, VILLAGE OF · 210 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 3.4555 µg/L 6.9% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: RIVERDALE, VILLAGE OF · 210 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.404 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: RIVERDALE, VILLAGE OF · 210 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.6 pCi/L 32% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: RIVERDALE, VILLAGE OF · 210 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.42 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: RIVERDALE, VILLAGE OF · 210 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0061 mg/L 41% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: RIVERDALE, VILLAGE OF · 210 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Riverdale
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| RIVERDALE, VILLAGE OF | 210 |
Frequently asked questions about Riverdale tap water
Is Riverdale tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving Riverdale. 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 Riverdale?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Riverdale, Nebraska to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Riverdale's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Riverdale include Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, Barium, Arsenic. 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.