Water Quality: Wymore, NE
2 water systems • 1,755 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Wymore is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 1,755 people, and has 4 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 3 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Wymore's violation count is 68% below the national average for Nebraska. Contaminants associated with violations include Disinfection Byproducts, Fecal Coliform, Nitrate.
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
Indicates direct fecal contamination; associated with diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and potential severe illness.
Common source: Human and animal fecal waste
EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive triggers violations)
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 Wymore
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WYMORE, CITY OF | NE3106710 | Groundwater | 1,656 | 3 |
| BARNESTON, VILLAGE OF | NE3120604 | Groundwater | 99 | 1 |
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.