BEATRICE, NE · Gage County
BEATRICE, CITY OF Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
BEATRICE, CITY 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 BEATRICE, CITY 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)
- NE3106705
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 12,220
- Service connections
- 5,634
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
BEATRICE, CITY OF is among the 15 largest community water systems in Nebraska, serving 12,220 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 3 entries between 1991 and 1992, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 1992.
Of the 3, 1 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
Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu
—Lead and Copper Rule
July 1, 1992 – May 27, 1993
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
July 1, 1992 – July 31, 1992
ArchivedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
September 1, 1991 – September 30, 1991
Archived
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 1992 – May 27, 1993 | Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu | Lead and Copper Rule | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1992 – July 31, 1992 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Archived |
| September 1, 1991 – September 30, 1991 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Archived |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)
Enforcement actions
- August 29, 1992State Public Notification received5 linked violations
- July 13, 1992State Public Notification requested5 linked violations
- July 13, 1992State Violation/Reminder Notice6 linked violations
Common questions
Is BEATRICE, CITY OF required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. BEATRICE, CITY 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 BEATRICE, CITY OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- BEATRICE, CITY OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does BEATRICE, CITY OF have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for BEATRICE, CITY 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
TEMPELMEYER, TOBIAS
402-228-5201
BEATRICE, NE 68310