What was found in Wolbach'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 | 1841.5 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WOLBACH, VILLAGE OF · 287 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 219.45 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WOLBACH, VILLAGE OF · 287 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 126 µg/L 9.7% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WOLBACH, VILLAGE OF · 287 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.9995 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WOLBACH, VILLAGE OF · 287 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 4.47615 µg/L 9% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: WOLBACH, VILLAGE OF · 287 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 4.32 µg/L 72% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: WOLBACH, VILLAGE OF · 287 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 4.2845 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: WOLBACH, VILLAGE OF · 287 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 3.47 µg/L 1735% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 0.2000 µg/L Main supplier: WOLBACH, VILLAGE OF · 287 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.448 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: WOLBACH, VILLAGE OF · 287 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.65695 pCi/L 33% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: WOLBACH, VILLAGE OF · 287 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bhc-Gamma | 0.0490 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L Main supplier: WOLBACH, VILLAGE OF · 287 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0015 mg/L 10% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WOLBACH, VILLAGE OF · 287 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Wolbach
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WOLBACH, VILLAGE OF | 287 |
Frequently asked questions about Wolbach tap water
Is Wolbach tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Wolbach. 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 Wolbach?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Wolbach, Nebraska to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Wolbach's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Wolbach include Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, Copper, Lead, Selenium. 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.