Kearney, City Of
Kearney, Nebraska · PWSID: NE3101906
Kearney Water Quality Summary
Kearney, City Of supplies drinking water to about 34,000 people in Kearney, Nebraska, and draws from ground water (wells or aquifers), which is naturally filtered but can carry minerals and contaminants from the surrounding geology. On the IsWaterSafe scale it earns a failing Water Safety Score of 37 out of 100 (Grade F), a composite of its EPA SDWIS violation and contaminant record.
EPA records show 3 health-based violations for this system. A health-based violation means a contaminant exceeded its legal EPA limit, the most serious category in the Safe Drinking Water Act. The system has 5 enforcement actions on file in response.
Among the single substance sampled, Total Trihalomethanes is the clearest concern: a reading of 0.081 mg/l against an EPA limit (MCL) of 80 ppb, about 101% of the legal ceiling, sampled July 2016. In total, 3 contaminant exceedances are recorded for this system.
The most recent documented episode is a health-based violation involving Total Trihalomethanes, beginning July 2016 and marked resolved November 2016.
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Detected Contaminants
| Contaminant | Detected Level | MCL (Limit) | Status | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes | 0.081 mg/l | 80 mg/l | Exceeds Limit | Jul 1, 2016 |
Violation History
Frequently Asked Questions
Kearney, City Of has a Water Safety Score of F (37/100). The system serves 34,000 people and has 3 health violations on record. Check the contaminant table above for specific detected substances.
Kearney, City Of has 3 contaminant exceedances above EPA health guidelines. See the full contaminant detection table above for all tested substances and their levels relative to legal limits and health guidelines.
The Water Safety Score (0-100, grades A through F) is based on contaminant levels relative to legal limits, health guideline exceedances, violation history, and enforcement actions. Higher scores indicate fewer concerns.
If your water system has violations, request the Consumer Confidence Report from your utility, consider getting an independent water test from a certified lab, and look into certified water filters for specific contaminants of concern. For lead, run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking.
Water quality data sourced from EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Safety scores are calculated based on contaminant levels, violations, and enforcement history. This is not a substitute for your utility's official Consumer Confidence Report.
Source: EPA Ground Water and Drinking Water, 2026.