Nebraska Water Quality

Drinking water data for all 93 counties.

Avg Water Score

58.1

State Grade

D

Counties with Data

90

of 93 total

All Nebraska Counties

CountyWater Score
Banner County86.0
Blaine County86.0
Boone County86.0
Box Butte County86.0
Boyd County86.0
Brown County86.0
Burt County86.0
Chase County86.0
Cheyenne County86.0
Dakota County86.0
Douglas County86.0
Dundy County86.0
Franklin County86.0
Furnas County86.0
Gage County86.0
Garden County86.0
Garfield County86.0
Gosper County86.0
Grant County86.0
Harlan County86.0
Hayes County86.0
Holt County86.0
Hooker County86.0
Howard County86.0
Kearney County86.0
Keya Paha County86.0
Kimball County86.0
Lincoln County86.0
Logan County86.0
Madison County86.0
Merrick County86.0
Nemaha County86.0
Nuckolls County86.0
Pawnee County86.0
Polk County86.0
Richardson County86.0
Saunders County86.0
Scotts Bluff County86.0
Sheridan County86.0
Sioux County86.0
Thomas County86.0
Thurston County86.0
Valley County86.0
Wayne County86.0
Webster County86.0
Wheeler County86.0
Lancaster County71.5
Buffalo County67.1
Hall County61.4
Sarpy County58.0
Dodge County56.3
Dawson County55.0
Knox County48.2
Fillmore County45.2
Colfax County44.9
Stanton County43.9
Phelps County42.1
Saline County39.5
Morrill County38.8
Cass County36.6
Butler County36.0
Custer County35.4
Thayer County32.3
Perkins County32.2
Washington County31.8
Hitchcock County31.1
Seward County30.4
Frontier County30.1
Johnson County29.7
Deuel County26.0
York County25.2
Keith County22.5
Sherman County20.0
Adams County18.0
Cedar County18.0
Cherry County17.8
Antelope County17.1
Platte County17.1
Otoe County14.9
Nance County14.1
Red Willow County10.5
Rock County8.9
Jefferson County8.6
Greeley County6.8
Dawes County6.5
Pierce County5.4
Cuming County5.3
Clay County4.2
Hamilton County4.2
Dixon County1.7
Arthur County
Loup County
McPherson County

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which county in Nebraska has the best water quality?
Banner County has the highest water quality score in Nebraska at 86.0/100 (Grade: A), based on EPA SDWIS data.
Which county in Nebraska has the most water violations?
Dixon County has among the lowest water quality scores in Nebraska at 1.7/100. See the individual county page for detailed violation history.
Is the tap water safe to drink in Nebraska?
Nebraska has an average water quality score of 58.1/100 based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Act compliance data. Individual county scores vary — check your specific county's page for detailed information.
What contaminants are found in Nebraska water supplies?
Drinking water quality varies by county and water system. The EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) tracks violations for contaminants like lead, nitrates, bacteria, and disinfection byproducts. See individual county pages for specific contaminant and violation history.

Data Source

Water quality data sourced from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) via the ECHO enforcement database. Scores reflect compliance history and health-based violation counts.

Disclaimer: This data is informational only. It is not health, legal, or professional advice. For concerns about your specific water supply, contact your local water utility.