Water Quality: Benkelman, NE
1 water system • 850 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Benkelman is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 850 people, and has 47 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 44 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Benkelman's violation count is 272% above the national average for Nebraska. Contaminants associated with violations include Haloacetic Acids.
Contaminants Found
Linked to increased cancer risk and potential reproductive and developmental effects with long-term exposure.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with organic matter in treated water
EPA limit: 0.060 mg/L (60 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Benkelman
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENKELMAN, CITY OF | NE3105701 | Groundwater | 850 | 47 |
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.