Water Quality: Lexington, NE
4 water systems • 10,489 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Lexington is served by 4 public water systems with a combined service population of 10,489 people, and has 36 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 16 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Lexington's violation count is 185% above the national average for Nebraska. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide, Gross Alpha, 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
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)
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 Lexington
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEXINGTON, CITY OF | NE3104708 | Groundwater | 10,230 | 6 |
| HITCH N RAIL MOBILE HOME COURT | NE3120014 | Groundwater | 180 | 3 |
| RICH MOBILE HOME COURT | NE3104712 | Groundwater | 59 | 10 |
| BUFFALO BILL MOBILE HOME PARK | NE3120068 | Groundwater | 20 | 17 |
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.