Water Quality: Oshkosh, NE
1 water system • 809 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Oshkosh is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 809 people, and has 7 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. Oshkosh's violation count is 45% below the national average for Nebraska. Contaminants associated with violations include Barium, E. coli.
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
Causes gastrointestinal illness; certain strains (e.g., O157:H7) can cause severe kidney failure and death.
Common source: Fecal contamination from humans or animals entering the water supply
EPA limit: Zero (no E. coli permitted in drinking water)
Water Systems Serving Oshkosh
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSHKOSH, CITY OF | NE3106901 | Groundwater | 809 | 7 |
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.