City of Albion
EPA ID: NE3101102 ยท 1,700 people served ยท 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Albion (NE3101102): 13 EPA violations in the last five years. Beyond the 13 historical violations on City of Albion's EPA record, nothing remains open - the utility is currently compliant and supplies water to 1,700 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Albion Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of Albion serves a community with a median household income of $79,688 and an estimated 2,927 residents across its service area. Approximately 80% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Albion's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How City of Albion compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Contaminant 2015 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Atrazine at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Benzene at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L.
Contaminant 2005 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2010 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 2015 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
City of Albion, (EPA ID: NE3101102) is a community water system in Nebraska that serves approximately 1,700 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 68620 in Albion.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 13 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2024 | Contaminant 2005 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Contaminant 2010 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Contaminant 2015 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Contaminant 2035 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Contaminant 2037 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Atrazine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Contaminant 2042 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Benzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Contaminant 2051 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Contaminant 2065 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Contaminant 2067 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Contaminant 2274 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Contaminant 2306 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 2005 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2010 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2015 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2035 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2037 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Atrazine | Organic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2042 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Benzene | Organic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2051 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2065 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2067 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2274 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2306 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0017 mg/L | No | N/A |
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by NE or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 68620 - Albion
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Albion (NE3101102) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Albion water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for City of Albion; its 13 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does City of Albion serve?
City of Albion serves approximately 1,700 people across 1 ZIP code in Nebraska.
Where does City of Albion get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Albion (NE): 13 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ne3101102/
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What You Can Do
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