What was found in Wakefield'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 | 392 µg/L 3.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WAKEFIELD, CITY OF · 1,450 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 270 µg/L 6.8% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WAKEFIELD, CITY OF · 1,450 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 242.65 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WAKEFIELD, CITY OF · 1,450 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 223 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WAKEFIELD, CITY OF · 1,450 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 16.3825 µg/L 109% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: WAKEFIELD, CITY OF · 1,450 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 15.84 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WAKEFIELD, CITY OF · 1,450 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 5.93 µg/L 5.9% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: WAKEFIELD, CITY OF · 1,450 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.48 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAKEFIELD, CITY OF · 1,450 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 5.3915 µg/L 9% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WAKEFIELD, CITY OF · 1,450 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.94 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAKEFIELD, CITY OF · 1,450 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 4.416 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAKEFIELD, CITY OF · 1,450 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.66 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAKEFIELD, CITY OF · 1,450 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.7095 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAKEFIELD, CITY OF · 1,450 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.47 pCi/L 29% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: WAKEFIELD, CITY OF · 1,450 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.36 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: WAKEFIELD, CITY OF · 1,450 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.34 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAKEFIELD, CITY OF · 1,450 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.2585 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WAKEFIELD, CITY OF · 1,450 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0035 mg/L 23% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WAKEFIELD, CITY OF · 1,450 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Wakefield
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WAKEFIELD, CITY OF | 1,450 |
Frequently asked questions about Wakefield tap water
Is Wakefield tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Wakefield. 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 Wakefield?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Wakefield, Nebraska to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Wakefield's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Wakefield include Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Lead. 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.