Water Quality: Laurel, NE
1 water system • 972 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Laurel is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 972 people, and has 6 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 6 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Laurel's violation count is 53% below the national average for Nebraska. Contaminants associated with violations include Arsenic, Nitrate-Nitrite.
Contaminants Found
Long-term exposure increases risk of skin, bladder, and lung cancers, as well as cardiovascular and neurological effects.
Common source: Natural rock deposits, agricultural pesticides, industrial waste
EPA limit: 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb)
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 Laurel
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAUREL, CITY OF | NE3102705 | Groundwater | 972 | 6 |
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.