Water Quality in Kearney, NE (68847)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 68847.
Past Health-Based Violations
3 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 4 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 60% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
18,354
Population
38
Water Systems
7
Violations (5yr)
3
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (38)
Kearney, City Of
Grandpas Steakhouse
Rhyme And Reason
Fort Kearney Shp - Ng & Pc
Nautical Rose
Big Johnson Brewery Llc
1st Inn Gold
Buffalo Co District 120
Clearview Utilities Corp
Buffalo Co Sid 2
Jammers Road House
I Believe In Me Ranch, Inc
Union Pacific Sra - Ng & Pc
Van Vleet Trailer Court
Fort Kearney Sra - Ng & Pc (Seasonal)
All resolvedGlenwood Corners Ampride
All resolvedBuffalo Co District 16 - Pleasant Hill
Collins Trailer Court
School Dist #36
Beaver Creek Wayside Area
Lakeview Lodge
Kearney Wb Rest Area
Fort Kearny Shp
Rockwell Int'L Flow Control
Fort Knox Campground
Econo Foods #452
School District #114
Gibbon Eb Rest Area
Gibbon Eastbound Rest Area
Buffalo Sid #2 Rolling Hills
Buffalo Ridge Golf Course
3 health-basedJa Baldwin Mfg Co
Fort Kearney Sra-Ng&Pc (Non Seasonal)
Kearney Eb Rest Area
Harlan Camping Llc
Bow Drive-In
Westside Gas And Snacks
Alfalfa Center School
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Kearney (68847) has more violations than 60% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 7.
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
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) 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.