COLUMBUS, CITY OF Water Quality Report
Population
24,028
people served
Water Source
🏔️ Ground
wells & aquifers
National Rank
Top 43%
of 49,184 US systems
5-Year Record
✅ Clean
no violations
A
Safe
Safety Grade
0 violations in the past 5 years, including 3 health-based
System Details
- PWSID
- NE3114110
- Population Served
- 24,028
- Water Source
- Ground Water
- Owner
- Local Government
- State
- Nebraska
- EPA Region
- 7
Contaminants of Concern
| Contaminant | Status | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 3000 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Contaminant 5000 | ✕ Health-Based | 1 |
| Arsenic | ✕ Health-Based | 2 |
Violation History
2019
2
1998
1
1989
1
Total violations on record: 4
Service Area
Cities Served
ZIP Codes Served
Recommended Water Filters
Based on contaminants detected in this water system:
Reverse Osmosis System
Removes up to 99% of contaminants including PFAS, lead, arsenic, and nitrates
Removes: Arsenic
Water Distiller
Removes heavy metals, minerals, and most contaminants through evaporation
Removes: Arsenic
How does this compare?
This systemNational average
Grade A
Avg: B-C
4violations total
14% of national average
National avg: ~28 per system
📍 Mid-to-large system — serves 4× the national average.