Historical Compliance Records NE

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

1,700
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
13
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0017 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
13
Contaminants Flagged
$214K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Albion Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$79,688
Median Household Income
2,927
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
80%
Pre-1986 Housing

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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

57 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
8 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 88% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Albion compares to EPA limits

Contaminant 2015 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
Atrazine 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects
Benzene 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L

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

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $10,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

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

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 13 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

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.

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

What contaminants are in City of Albion's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 2015, Atrazine, Benzene, Contaminant 2005. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does City of Albion serve?
City of Albion serves approximately 1,700 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Albion's water source?
City of Albion draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Albion's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0017 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Albion's service area?
The City of Albion service area has a median household income of $79,688. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Albion get its water?
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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Albion (NE): 13 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ne3101102/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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