Is HOWELLS, VILLAGE OF required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?

Yes. HOWELLS, 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 HOWELLS, VILLAGE OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?

HOWELLS, VILLAGE OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.

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.

HOWELLS, NE · Colfax County

HOWELLS, VILLAGE OF Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

HOWELLS, 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 1 item for HOWELLS, VILLAGE OF that is open and awaiting resolution. None are health-based violations — open items of this kind are most often monitoring or reporting requirements, not water-safety findings.

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): NE3103704
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 567
Service connections: 340
Ownership: local government
Water source: groundwater (wells)

HOWELLS, VILLAGE OF is one of 192 community water systems in Nebraska in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 567 people from groundwater.

As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 16 entries between 1994 and 2024, of which 1 remains open; none are health-based.

Of the 16, 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, the Lead and Copper Rule, and inorganic chemicals.

Violation history

LSL Reporting
—
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
October 17, 2024
Unaddressed
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-based
Nitrate-Nitrite
July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
January 1, 2016 – January 31, 2016
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
December 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
November 1, 2015 – November 30, 2015
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
December 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
June 1, 2012 – June 30, 2012
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
November 1, 2010 – November 30, 2010
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
January 1, 2010 – January 31, 2010
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
November 1, 2009 – November 30, 2009
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
January 1, 2008 – January 31, 2008
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
December 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
October 1, 1999 – October 31, 1999
Resolved
OCCT/SOWT Study/Recommendation
Health-based
Lead and Copper Rule
January 1, 1998 – October 9, 2018
Resolved
Notification, Public
—
Coliform (TCR)
November 1, 1994 – November 30, 1994
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
November 1, 1994 – November 30, 1994
Resolved

Unaddressed no corrective action on record yetResolved addressed and confirmed by the state

Period	Violation	Contaminant / rule	Health-based	Status
October 17, 2024	LSL Reporting	LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS	—	Unaddressed
July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	Nitrate-Nitrite	Health-based	Resolved
January 1, 2016 – January 31, 2016	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Resolved
December 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Resolved
November 1, 2015 – November 30, 2015	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Resolved
December 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Resolved
June 1, 2012 – June 30, 2012	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Resolved
November 1, 2010 – November 30, 2010	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Resolved
January 1, 2010 – January 31, 2010	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Resolved
November 1, 2009 – November 30, 2009	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Resolved
January 1, 2008 – January 31, 2008	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Resolved
December 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Resolved
October 1, 1999 – October 31, 1999	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
January 1, 1998 – October 9, 2018	OCCT/SOWT Study/Recommendation	Lead and Copper Rule	Health-based	Resolved
November 1, 1994 – November 30, 1994	Notification, Public	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
November 1, 1994 – November 30, 1994	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Resolved

Unaddressed no corrective action on record yetResolved addressed and confirmed by the state

Enforcement actions

October 17, 2024State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
October 17, 2024State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
November 17, 2022State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
September 8, 2022State Public Notification received1 linked violation
August 29, 2022State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
August 29, 2022State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
October 9, 2018State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
January 30, 2017State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
December 30, 2016State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
November 29, 2016State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
March 14, 2016State Public Notification received1 linked violation
January 29, 2016State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
January 29, 2016State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
January 29, 2016State Public Notification received1 linked violation
January 26, 2016State Public Notification received1 linked violation
December 28, 2015State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
December 28, 2015State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
November 19, 2015State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
November 19, 2015State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
December 31, 2014State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
January 31, 2014State Public Notification received1 linked violation
December 24, 2013State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
December 24, 2013State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
June 30, 2013State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
July 30, 2012State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
July 18, 2012State Public Notification received1 linked violation
June 25, 2012State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
June 25, 2012State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
November 30, 2011State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
August 11, 2011State Public Notification received1 linked violation
July 22, 2011State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
July 22, 2011State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
January 31, 2011State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
December 6, 2010State Public Notification received1 linked violation
November 30, 2010State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
November 19, 2010State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
November 19, 2010State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
March 1, 2010State Public Notification received1 linked violation
January 31, 2010State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
January 22, 2010State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
January 22, 2010State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
December 31, 2009State Public Notification received1 linked violation
November 19, 2009State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
November 19, 2009State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
March 9, 2009State Public Notification received1 linked violation
January 30, 2009State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
January 29, 2009State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
January 29, 2009State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
December 30, 2008State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
November 29, 2008State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
February 22, 2008State Public Notification received1 linked violation
January 31, 2008State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
January 31, 2008State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
January 16, 2008State Public Notification received1 linked violation
December 17, 2007State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
December 17, 2007State Public Notification received1 linked violation
December 17, 2007State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
November 16, 2007State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
November 16, 2007State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
October 31, 2006State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
November 17, 2005State Public Notification received1 linked violation
October 24, 2005State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
October 24, 2005State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
October 30, 2000State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
November 24, 1999State Public Notification received1 linked violation
November 12, 1999State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
November 12, 1999State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
January 14, 1999State Case appealed1 linked violation
January 2, 1999State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
June 29, 1996State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
June 29, 1996State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
November 30, 1995State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
November 30, 1995State Compliance achieved1 linked violation

Common questions

Is HOWELLS, VILLAGE OF required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?: Yes. HOWELLS, 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 HOWELLS, VILLAGE OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?: HOWELLS, VILLAGE OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does HOWELLS, VILLAGE OF have any open drinking water violations on record?: As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show 1 item for HOWELLS, VILLAGE OF that is open and awaiting resolution. None are health-based violations — open items of this kind are most often monitoring or reporting requirements, not water-safety findings.
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

GALL, DAWN

402-986-1666

HOWELLS, NE 68641-0351