COLUMBUS, NE · Platte County
COLUMBUS, CITY OF Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
COLUMBUS, 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 COLUMBUS, 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)
- NE3114110
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 24,028
- Service connections
- 9,439
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
COLUMBUS, CITY OF is among the 11 largest community water systems in Nebraska, serving 24,028 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 1 entry in 1998, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 1998.
None of the 1 are monitoring or reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset; these involve water-quality, treatment, or public-notice findings instead. The record involves the Lead and Copper Rule.
Violation history
OCCT/SOWT Study/Recommendation
Health-basedLead and Copper Rule
January 1, 1998 – December 5, 1999
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 1998 – December 5, 1999 | OCCT/SOWT Study/Recommendation | Lead and Copper Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- December 23, 2019State Public Notification received2 linked violations
- December 16, 2019State Public Notification requested5 linked violations
- December 16, 2019State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- September 18, 2019State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
- September 18, 2019State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- June 18, 2015State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- May 29, 2015State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- May 29, 2015State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- December 5, 1999State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- August 31, 1999State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- January 18, 1999State Case appealed1 linked violation
- October 31, 1997State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- October 31, 1997State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- January 9, 1995State Public Notification received16 linked violations
- December 15, 1994State Violation/Reminder Notice7 linked violations
- December 1, 1994State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- June 14, 1990State Variance/Exemption issued7 linked violations
Common questions
Is COLUMBUS, CITY OF required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. COLUMBUS, 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 COLUMBUS, CITY OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- COLUMBUS, CITY OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does COLUMBUS, CITY OF have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for COLUMBUS, 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
VASICEK, TARA
402-562-4233
COLUMBUS, NE 68602-1677