Water Quality: Columbus, NE
5 water systems • 24,384 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Columbus has 60 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Barium, Chlorine, Chlorine Dioxide, Disinfection Byproducts, E. coli, Nitrate, Selenium. In total, 131 violations are on record for 5 water systems serving 24,384 people.
Contaminants Found
Water Systems Serving Columbus
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLUMBUS, CITY OF | NE3114110 | Groundwater | 24,028 | 4 |
| COLLEGE VIEW PARK | NE3114106 | Groundwater | 150 | 116 |
| SILVER TRAILER PARK | NE3114107 | Groundwater | 85 | 3 |
| CIRCLE H MOBILE HOME PARK | NE3114111 | Groundwater | 85 | 1 |
| BAY MEADOWS TRAILER COURT | NE3102309 | Groundwater | 36 | 7 |
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.
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.