What was found in Seward'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 | 9565.5 µg/L 96% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SEWARD, CITY OF · 7,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1262 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: SEWARD, CITY OF · 7,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 426.35 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SEWARD, CITY OF · 7,700 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 66.4 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: SEWARD, CITY OF · 7,700 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 16.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SEWARD, CITY OF · 7,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 13.4 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: SEWARD, CITY OF · 7,700 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 12.785 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: SEWARD, CITY OF · 7,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 12.4 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: SEWARD, CITY OF · 7,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 10.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SEWARD, CITY OF · 7,700 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 7.4235 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: SEWARD, CITY OF · 7,700 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.06 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SEWARD, CITY OF · 7,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.4535 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SEWARD, CITY OF · 7,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 3.3376 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: SEWARD, CITY OF · 7,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.22 pCi/L 21% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: SEWARD, CITY OF · 7,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.9715 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SEWARD, CITY OF · 7,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.44 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: SEWARD, CITY OF · 7,700 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.268 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SEWARD, CITY OF · 7,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.036 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SEWARD, CITY OF · 7,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.9810 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: SEWARD, CITY OF · 7,700 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.6640 pCi/L 13% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: SEWARD, CITY OF · 7,700 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SEWARD, CITY OF · 7,700 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Seward
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SEWARD, CITY OF | 7,700 |
Frequently asked questions about Seward tap water
Is Seward tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Seward. 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 Seward?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Seward, Nebraska to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Seward's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Seward include Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Monochloroacetic Acid. 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.