What was found in ZIP 68601
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 1255.5 µg/L 97% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: COLUMBUS, CITY OF · 24,028 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 922 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: COLUMBUS, CITY OF · 24,028 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 864 µg/L 8.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: COLUMBUS, CITY OF · 24,028 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 370.25 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: COLUMBUS, CITY OF · 24,028 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 45.56 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: COLUMBUS, CITY OF · 24,028 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 34 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLUMBUS, CITY OF · 24,028 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 16.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLUMBUS, CITY OF · 24,028 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 15.33 µg/L 153% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10 µg/L Main supplier: COLUMBUS, CITY OF · 24,028 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 13.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLUMBUS, CITY OF · 24,028 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 13.42 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLUMBUS, CITY OF · 24,028 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 9.476 µg/L 9.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: COLUMBUS, CITY OF · 24,028 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 9.091 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: COLUMBUS, CITY OF · 24,028 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 4.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLUMBUS, CITY OF · 24,028 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 4.4395 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLUMBUS, CITY OF · 24,028 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 4.4075 pCi/L 88% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: COLUMBUS, CITY OF · 24,028 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 4.31 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLUMBUS, CITY OF · 24,028 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.93 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: COLUMBUS, CITY OF · 24,028 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.01 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: COLUMBUS, CITY OF · 24,028 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 1.078 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L Main supplier: COLUMBUS, CITY OF · 24,028 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Carbofuran | 0.5700 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 40 µg/L Main supplier: COLUMBUS, CITY OF · 24,028 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0033 mg/L 22% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: COLUMBUS, CITY OF · 24,028 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 68601
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| COLUMBUS, CITY OF | NE | 24,028 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 68601 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 68601 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 68601. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 68601?
1 public water supplier report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 68601. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 68601's water?
EPA monitoring detected Copper, Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.