Water Quality in WACO, NE (68460)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 68460.
26
Total Violations
15
Health-Based
11
Monitoring / Reporting
26
Resolved
What does this mean?
26 of 26 violations have been resolved. 15 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 11 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.
Violations Detail (26 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | Health-Based | N/A | 14 | Dec 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | Health-Based | N/A | 14 | Dec 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | Health-Based | N/A | 14 | Dec 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | Health-Based | N/A | 14 | Dec 31, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 20, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 20, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 20, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2024(18)
Nitrate-Nitrite
01
Nitrate-Nitrite
01
Nitrate-Nitrite
01
Nitrate-Nitrite
01
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Nitrate-Nitrite
03
Nitrate-Nitrite
03
Nitrate-Nitrite
03
Nitrate-Nitrite
03
Nitrate-Nitrite
01
Nitrate-Nitrite
01
Nitrate-Nitrite
01
Nitrate-Nitrite
03
Nitrate-Nitrite
03
Nitrate-Nitrite
03
Nitrate-Nitrite
03
2023(4)
Nitrate-Nitrite
01
Nitrate-Nitrite
01
Nitrate-Nitrite
01
Nitrate-Nitrite
01
How Does This Compare?
WACO (68460) has 26 recorded violations, including 15 health-based. All violations have been resolved, which is a positive sign for current water quality. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.
Reverse Osmosis System
One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.
Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.