MERRIMAN, NE · Cherry County
MERRIMAN, VILLAGE OF Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
MERRIMAN, VILLAGE OF must publish a Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking water quality report covering calendar year 2026 — by July 1, 2027.
As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for MERRIMAN, VILLAGE OF.
Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed August 1, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace Nebraska’s official records. Always confirm current status with Nebraska before making decisions based on this information.
System facts
- System ID (PWSID)
- NE3103103
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 87
- Service connections
- 132
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
MERRIMAN, VILLAGE OF is one of 568 community water systems in Nebraska in the 500 or fewer people size category, serving 87 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 7 entries between 1994 and 2024, all of which EPA lists as closed.
Of the 7, 2 are monitoring and reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset — rather than findings about the water itself. The record involves the Total Coliform Rules and the Lead and Copper Rule.
Violation history
LSL Reporting
—LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
October 17, 2024 – July 3, 2025
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, E. coli (RTCR)
Health-basedRevised Total Coliform Rule
October 1, 2021 – October 31, 2021
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, E. coli (RTCR)
Health-basedRevised Total Coliform Rule
October 1, 2016 – October 31, 2016
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
September 1, 2015 – September 30, 2015
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
September 1, 2014 – September 30, 2014
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
December 1, 2008 – December 31, 2008
ResolvedInitial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu
—Lead and Copper Rule
July 1, 1994 – June 6, 1996
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2024 – July 3, 2025 | LSL Reporting | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | — | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 – October 31, 2021 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, E. coli (RTCR) | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2016 – October 31, 2016 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, E. coli (RTCR) | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2015 – September 30, 2015 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2014 – September 30, 2014 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2008 – December 31, 2008 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 1994 – June 6, 1996 | Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu | Lead and Copper Rule | — | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- July 3, 2025State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- October 17, 2024State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- October 17, 2024State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- November 9, 2021State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- November 9, 2021State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- November 9, 2021State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- November 9, 2021State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- June 28, 2017State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- October 31, 2016State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- October 27, 2016State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- October 27, 2016State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- September 29, 2016State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- October 6, 2015State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- September 30, 2015State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- September 24, 2015State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- September 24, 2015State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- October 17, 2014State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- September 18, 2014State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- September 18, 2014State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- December 31, 2009State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- January 6, 2009State Public Notification received2 linked violations
- December 11, 2008State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- December 11, 2008State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
- October 30, 2000State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- November 3, 1999State Public Notification received2 linked violations
- October 29, 1999State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- October 29, 1999State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- June 23, 1999State Compliance achieved4 linked violations
- October 19, 1998State Public Notification received14 linked violations
- October 15, 1998State Violation/Reminder Notice16 linked violations
- October 15, 1998State Public Notification requested20 linked violations
- August 31, 1998State Public Notification requested4 linked violations
- March 3, 1998State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- March 3, 1998State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- March 3, 1998State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- May 28, 1996State Public Notification received2 linked violations
- April 25, 1996State Violation/Reminder Notice3 linked violations
- April 25, 1996State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
Common questions
Is MERRIMAN, VILLAGE OF required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. MERRIMAN, VILLAGE OF is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.
When is MERRIMAN, VILLAGE OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- MERRIMAN, VILLAGE OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does MERRIMAN, VILLAGE OF have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for MERRIMAN, VILLAGE OF.
What is a Consumer Confidence Report?
- A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.
Contact
HUTCHISON, RANDY
308-225-0314
MERRIMAN, NE 69218