Water Quality: Axtell, NE
1 water system • 880 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Axtell is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 880 people, and has 13 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 8 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Axtell's violation count is roughly in line with the national average for Nebraska. Contaminants associated with violations include Arsenic, Disinfection Byproducts, Gross Alpha.
Contaminants Found
Long-term exposure increases risk of skin, bladder, and lung cancers, as well as cardiovascular and neurological effects.
Common source: Natural rock deposits, agricultural pesticides, industrial waste
EPA limit: 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb)
Broad category of chemicals formed during disinfection, associated with increased cancer risk and adverse reproductive effects.
Common source: Reaction of disinfectants (chlorine, ozone, chloramines) with organic matter
Alpha-emitting radioactive particles increase cancer risk, particularly from bone and other internal cancers.
Common source: Natural uranium and radium in geological formations
EPA limit: 15 pCi/L (excluding radon and uranium)
Water Systems Serving Axtell
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXTELL, VILLAGE OF | NE3109902 | Groundwater | 880 | 13 |
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.