Water Quality: Atkinson, NE
2 water systems • 1,398 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Atkinson is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 1,398 people, and has 8 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 2 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Atkinson's violation count is 37% below the national average for Nebraska. Contaminants associated with violations include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite.
Contaminants Found
Causes methemoglobinemia (blue baby syndrome) in infants, reducing the blood's ability to carry oxygen.
Common source: Fertilizer runoff, septic systems, animal feedlots, natural deposits
EPA limit: 10 mg/L (as nitrogen)
Causes methemoglobinemia in infants and may pose cancer risks with long-term exposure.
Common source: Fertilizer runoff, septic systems, animal feedlots, natural deposits
EPA limit: 10 mg/L (as nitrogen)
Water Systems Serving Atkinson
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATKINSON, CITY OF | NE3108905 | Groundwater | 1,298 | 1 |
| EAST PARK ESTATES | NE3108908 | Groundwater | 100 | 7 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.