Water Quality: Whitney, NE
2 water systems • 116 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Whitney is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 116 people, and has 63 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 8 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Whitney's violation count is 398% above the national average for Nebraska. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide, E. coli, Nitrate.
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
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)
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)
Water Systems Serving Whitney
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAWES CO RWD 1 | NE3104502 | Groundwater | 59 | 46 |
| WHITNEY, VILLAGE OF | NE3104501 | Groundwater | 57 | 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.