Water Quality in Lincoln, NE (68462)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 68462.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved.

More violations than 29% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

4,928

Population

9

Water Systems

1

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (9)

Lincoln, City Of

Groundwater under influence of surface water 296,000 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 4.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Waverly, City Of

Groundwater 4,279 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Bethlehem Covenant Church

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Millard Lumber

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Central Nebraska Tubing Co

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Prairie Plate Restaurant

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Catholic Center

1 health-based
Groundwater 40 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 2.75 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Eagle Lake Subdivision

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Lincoln Auto Auction

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Nitrate-NitriteHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
4.5 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Lincoln (68462) has more violations than 29% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 1.

Fewer violations 29th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

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. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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