KEARNEY, Nebraska Tap Water Quality

34,989 people served · 8 water systems

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KEARNEY, Nebraska is a small city with 34,989 residents served by a network of 8 public water systems. Water service covers ZIP codes 68845, 68847, 68848.

KEARNEY has documented several EPA health-based violations in the last five years. Residents may want to review which contaminants triggered the exceedances and consider point-of-use filtration for sensitive uses.

EPA reporting identifies Atrazine among the regulated contaminants associated with KEARNEY's recent health-based violations. Each contaminant has different sources, health implications, and recommended mitigation steps — links to the full EPA reference for each are listed alongside the violation history below.

Last updated: 2026-05-18 · Source: EPA SDWIS

Location

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Centered on ZIP-code centroids of water systems serving this city.

ZIP Codes Served

68845 68847 68848

Health-Based Violations (Last 5 Years)

EPA Maximum Contaminant Level exceedances reported by water systems serving KEARNEY. Each entry explains the contaminant, the health risk, and recommended precautions, and links to a full guide.

Atrazinechemical

EPA Code 2039 · Maximum Contaminant Level Exceedance

violations

EPA Limit

0.003 mg/L

Last Reading

8 UG/L

First Reported

Oct 2021

Most Recent

Oct 2021

What this violation means

Atrazine is one of the most widely used herbicides in US agriculture, primarily on corn and sorghum. Spring runoff from farm fields creates seasonal spikes in atrazine levels in surface water sources across the Midwest. Long-term exposure is linked to hormone disruption and reproductive effects.

Recommended precautions

→Granular activated carbon removes atrazine — most carbon filters work.
→Reverse osmosis provides additional protection.
→Atrazine spikes are seasonal — utilities monitor quarterly averages, but acute exposure can occur in spring.

Read the complete guide to Atrazine

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations only. Older violations may have been resolved; check your utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report for current status.

Water Systems Serving KEARNEY

CLEARVIEW UTILITIES CORP

PWSID: NE3120029

69 served

WEST SIDE TRAILER COURT

PWSID: NE3121406

100 served

RIVERSIDE MOBILE HOME PARK

PWSID: NE3101914

122 served

BUFFALO CO SID 3 - GLENWOOD ESTATES

PWSID: NE3120037

400 served

1733 ESTATES ASSOCIATES

PWSID: NE3120018

50 served

KEARNEY, CITY OF

PWSID: NE3101906

34,000 served

SUNSET VIEW MOBILE HOME PARK

PWSID: NE3101904

200 served

WOOD RIVER VALLEY MOBILE HOME PARK

PWSID: NE3101905

48 served

4 violations

What Can You Do?

✅ Request your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) — required by law.
✅ Use an NSF-certified water filter if violations involve lead, arsenic, or PFAS.
✅ Run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking if you have older plumbing (reduces lead).
✅ Check back monthly — we update data from the EPA every 30 days.

About this data

This overview reflects EPA SDWIS data published as of 2026-05-18. It covers active Community Water Systems (CWS) that exceeded federal Maximum Contaminant Levels during the past five-year EPA reporting window. For up-to-the-minute information, request a current Consumer Confidence Report from your utility, or review the EPA's public dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KEARNEY, Nebraska tap water safe to drink?▼

This city's water had several EPA violations in the last 5 years.

How many EPA violations does KEARNEY have?▼

KEARNEY has 4 EPA health-based water violations in the last 5 years across 8 water systems serving 34,989 people.

What contaminants have been found in KEARNEY water?▼

The following EPA-regulated contaminants have been detected: 2039. View details about each contaminant, health effects, and recommended precautions above in the violations table.

Should I use a water filter in KEARNEY?▼

Using an NSF-certified water filter is recommended if your area has violations involving lead, arsenic, or PFAS. For other contaminants, consult your local water utility. Check the annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) for detailed guidance.

What should I do if there are violations in KEARNEY?▼

Request your water utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), which is required by the EPA. Follow the utility's guidance on boil water advisories. Run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking if you have older plumbing. Use an NSF-certified filter if needed based on your water system's violations.