What was found in Wisner'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 | 7420 µg/L 74% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WISNER, CITY OF · 1,239 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 449.45 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WISNER, CITY OF · 1,239 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 311.3 µg/L 7.8% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WISNER, CITY OF · 1,239 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 108.02 µg/L 5.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WISNER, CITY OF · 1,239 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 59.315 µg/L 395% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: WISNER, CITY OF · 1,239 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 57.4 µg/L 115% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 50 µg/L Main supplier: WISNER, CITY OF · 1,239 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 20.1523 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: WISNER, CITY OF · 1,239 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 10.8 pCi/L 72% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: WISNER, CITY OF · 1,239 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 10.489 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WISNER, CITY OF · 1,239 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 9.642 µg/L 9.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: WISNER, CITY OF · 1,239 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4.7115 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WISNER, CITY OF · 1,239 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.2245 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WISNER, CITY OF · 1,239 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.06 pCi/L 61% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: WISNER, CITY OF · 1,239 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.7855 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: WISNER, CITY OF · 1,239 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.63 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WISNER, CITY OF · 1,239 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2.63 µg/L 4.4% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WISNER, CITY OF · 1,239 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.078 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WISNER, CITY OF · 1,239 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.5220 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WISNER, CITY OF · 1,239 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0111 mg/L 74% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WISNER, CITY OF · 1,239 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Wisner
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WISNER, CITY OF | 1,239 |
Frequently asked questions about Wisner tap water
Is Wisner tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Wisner. 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 Wisner?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Wisner, Nebraska to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Wisner's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Wisner include Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, 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.