What was found in Sprague'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 | 5989 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: SPRAGUE, VILLAGE OF · 150 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 571.6 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SPRAGUE, VILLAGE OF · 150 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 240.55 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: SPRAGUE, VILLAGE OF · 150 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 73.985 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: SPRAGUE, VILLAGE OF · 150 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 11.684 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: SPRAGUE, VILLAGE OF · 150 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 3.46 µg/L 6.9% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: SPRAGUE, VILLAGE OF · 150 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.3975 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: SPRAGUE, VILLAGE OF · 150 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.11 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: SPRAGUE, VILLAGE OF · 150 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.5988 pCi/L 12% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: SPRAGUE, VILLAGE OF · 150 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0056 mg/L 38% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SPRAGUE, VILLAGE OF · 150 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Sprague
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SPRAGUE, VILLAGE OF | 150 |
Frequently asked questions about Sprague tap water
Is Sprague tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving Sprague. 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 Sprague?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Sprague, Nebraska to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Sprague's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Sprague include Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, Barium, Chromium. 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.