City of Albion
EPA ID: NE3101102 · 1,700 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for City of Albion (NE3101102): 13 violations on record since 2021. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for City of Albion, 13 violations are listed in the dataset, and none is recorded as open for the 1,700 people in its service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Albion Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with City of Albion have a median household income of $79,688 and about 2,927 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 80% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Albion's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
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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 | Endrin | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | BHC-GAMMA | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Methoxychlor | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Simazine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Atrazine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | LASSO | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Heptachlor | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Heptachlor epoxide | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | HEXACHLOROBENZENE | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Benzo(a)pyrene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endrin | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| BHC-GAMMA | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Methoxychlor | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Simazine | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| LASSO | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Heptachlor | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Heptachlor epoxide | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| HEXACHLOROBENZENE | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Benzo(a)pyrene | 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 | 2026-06-30 |
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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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 available EPA compliance records 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
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