Water Quality: Blair, NE
6 water systems • 13,614 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Blair is served by 6 public water systems with a combined service population of 13,614 people, and has 27 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 12 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Blair's violation count is 114% above the national average for Nebraska. Contaminants associated with violations include Bromate, E. coli, Fecal Coliform.
Contaminants Found
Probable human carcinogen that increases the risk of kidney and thyroid cancers.
Common source: Ozonation of bromide-containing water; used as flour improver
EPA limit: 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb)
Causes gastrointestinal illness; certain strains (e.g., O157:H7) can cause severe kidney failure and death.
Common source: Fecal contamination from humans or animals entering the water supply
EPA limit: Zero (no E. coli permitted in drinking water)
Indicates direct fecal contamination; associated with diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and potential severe illness.
Common source: Human and animal fecal waste
EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive triggers violations)
Water Systems Serving Blair
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLAIR, CITY OF | NE3117905 | Surface Water | 8,000 | 20 |
| DAKOTA CO RURAL WATER | NE3120302 | Groundwater | 2,032 | 1 |
| WASHINGTON CO RURAL WATER 1 | NE3120004 | Surface Water | 1,964 | 0 |
| WASHINGTON CO RURAL WATER 2 | NE3121200 | Surface Water | 1,218 | 0 |
| COUNTRY ESTATES MOBILE HOME PARK | NE3117903 | Surface Water | 300 | 5 |
| SHANNON ESTATES | NE3121204 | Surface Water | 100 | 1 |
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.