Water Quality: Hastings, NE
2 water systems • 25,003 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Hastings is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 25,003 people, and has 106 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 93 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Hastings's violation count is 738% above the national average for Nebraska. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide, Disinfection Byproducts, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite.
Contaminants Found
Can cause anemia in infants and young children; may cause nervous system effects at high levels.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant used to control taste, odor, and microorganisms
EPA limit: 0.8 mg/L
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
Causes methemoglobinemia (blue baby syndrome) in infants, reducing the blood's ability to carry oxygen.
Common source: Fertilizer runoff, septic systems, animal feedlots, natural deposits
EPA limit: 10 mg/L (as nitrogen)
Causes methemoglobinemia in infants and may pose cancer risks with long-term exposure.
Common source: Fertilizer runoff, septic systems, animal feedlots, natural deposits
EPA limit: 10 mg/L (as nitrogen)
Water Systems Serving Hastings
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HASTINGS, CITY OF | NE3100101 | Groundwater | 24,927 | 9 |
| PROSSER, VILLAGE OF | NE3120372 | Groundwater | 76 | 97 |
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.