Water Quality: Fairbury, NE
3 water systems • 5,419 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Fairbury is served by 3 public water systems with a combined service population of 5,419 people, and has 8 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 5 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Fairbury's violation count is 37% below the national average for Nebraska. Contaminants associated with violations include Bromate, Disinfection Byproducts, 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)
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
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 Fairbury
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAIRBURY, CITY OF | NE3109507 | Surface Water | 3,707 | 6 |
| LITTLE BLUE NRD RWD 1 | NE3109504 | Surface Water | 1,580 | 1 |
| ENDICOTT, VILLAGE OF | NE3109508 | Groundwater | 132 | 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.