Water Quality: North Loup, NE
1 water system • 297 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
North Loup is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 297 people, and has 34 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 31 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. North Loup's violation count is 169% above the national average for Nebraska. Contaminants associated with violations include Barium, Gross Alpha.
Contaminants Found
Increases blood pressure and causes cardiovascular effects with long-term exposure.
Common source: Natural rock deposits, oil drilling operations, coal power plant waste
EPA limit: 2 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)
Water Systems Serving North Loup
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH LOUP, VILLAGE OF | NE3117502 | Groundwater | 297 | 34 |
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.