Water Quality in Kearney, NE (68858)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 68858.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 2 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are2 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 36% of US ZIP codes.

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

328

Population

2

Water Systems

2

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (2)

Kearney, City Of

Groundwater under influence of surface water 34,000 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 5.48 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Miller, Village Of

Groundwater 136 people served
2 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 11 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSMonitoring
1 violation
Has active
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

1 violation
Has active

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Approaching limit
11 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Kearney (68858) has more violations than 36% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 2, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 36th percentile More violations

Water Filter Recommendations

No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.

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