Water Quality: Papillion, NE
2 water systems • 35,250 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Papillion is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 35,250 people, and has 11 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 5 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Papillion's violation count is 13% below the national average for Nebraska. Contaminants associated with violations include Disinfection Byproducts, Nitrate, TTHM.
Contaminants Found
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)
Total trihalomethanes are linked to increased risk of bladder cancer and adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with naturally occurring organic matter in water
EPA limit: 0.080 mg/L (80 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Papillion
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAPILLION, CITY OF | NE3115313 | Groundwater | 35,000 | 3 |
| SARPY CO SID 38 - HIGHLAND ESTATES | NE3120157 | Groundwater | 250 | 8 |
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.