West Point Water Quality

Nebraska

Health Violations

The tap water in West Point, Nebraska is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 3,550 people. 5 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 2950 in 2023. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

1
Water Systems
3,550
Population Served
5
Total Violations
5
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in West Point, Nebraska is delivered through 1 EPA-regulated community water system serving an estimated 3,550 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for West Point shows 5 total violations across all 1 system, of which 5 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 2950, 5000. 3 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Nebraska drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
WEST POINT, CITY OF 3,550 5 Health

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
2950 2023-04-01
2950 2023-04-01
2950 2023-04-01
2950 2023-04-01
5000 1998-01-01

TRI Facilities in West Point

Facility Total Releases
West Point Dairy Products LLC 323.1K lbs
Valmont Coatings 13.0K lbs
Gerhold Concrete Co West Point Plant 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is West Point, Nebraska water safe to drink?
West Point is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 3,550 people. 5 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does West Point have?
West Point water systems have a total of 5 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 5 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in West Point water?
Health-based violations for West Point water systems include the following contaminants: 2950, 5000. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve West Point?
1 EPA-regulated community water system serves West Point, Nebraska, collectively covering approximately 3,550 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does West Point get its drinking water?
West Point's water supply comes from 1 EPA-regulated community water system. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near West Point?
Yes, 3 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in West Point, Nebraska, reporting a combined 336.2K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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