MITCHELL, NE · Scotts Bluff County
MITCHELL, CITY OF Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
MITCHELL, 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 1 item for MITCHELL, CITY 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)
- NE3115703
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 1,526
- Service connections
- 760
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
MITCHELL, CITY OF is one of 192 community water systems in Nebraska in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 1,526 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 6 entries between 2007 and 2024, of which 1 remains open; none are health-based.
Of the 6, 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, the Lead and Copper Rule, and the Public Notice Rule and Revised PN Rule.
Violation history
LSL Reporting
—LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
October 17, 2024
UnaddressedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
September 1, 2013 – September 30, 2013
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
September 1, 2010 – September 30, 2010
ResolvedPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
—Public Notice
September 1, 2008 – September 9, 2008
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
July 1, 2008 – July 31, 2008
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
February 1, 2007 – February 28, 2007
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 |
| September 1, 2013 – September 30, 2013 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2010 – September 30, 2010 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2008 – September 9, 2008 | Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation | Public Notice | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 2008 – July 31, 2008 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 2007 – February 28, 2007 | 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
- September 9, 2013State Violation/Reminder Notice18 linked violations
- November 29, 2012State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- November 18, 2011State Public Notification received78 linked violations
- July 31, 2009State Compliance achieved22 linked violations
- July 17, 2008State Public Notification requested4 linked violations
- January 31, 2008State Compliance achieved32 linked violations
- February 16, 2000State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- February 16, 2000State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- August 31, 1998State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
Common questions
Is MITCHELL, CITY OF required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. MITCHELL, 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 MITCHELL, CITY OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- MITCHELL, CITY OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does MITCHELL, CITY OF have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show 1 item for MITCHELL, CITY 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
DALY, SAVANNA
308-632-1616
MITCHELL, NE 69357