Water Quality: Eagle, NE
3 water systems • 1,268 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Eagle is served by 3 public water systems with a combined service population of 1,268 people, and has 5 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. Eagle's violation count is 60% below the national average for Nebraska. Contaminants associated with violations include Disinfection Byproducts, Gross Alpha.
Contaminants Found
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 Eagle
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAGLE, VILLAGE OF | NE3102510 | Groundwater | 1,065 | 3 |
| EAGLE LAKE SUBDIVISION | NE3102509 | Groundwater | 104 | 2 |
| EAGLE WAY MHC LLC | NE3121485 | Groundwater | 99 | 0 |
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.