McPherson County, Nebraska — public water systems

How does McPherson County compare with other Nebraska counties?

McPherson County has the 81st-most active public water systems among the 102 counties listed for active Nebraska systems in EPA records; among the 85 with 3 or more systems, the median has 10. Its systems report 215 people served in total, the 88th-largest county figure in the state and less than 0.1% of the statewide total. The average system here reports serving 54 people, well below the Nebraska average of 1,472. Population figures are what each system reports; people served by more than one system, such as a wholesaler and the town that buys from it, are counted by each.

Where does McPherson County's drinking water come from?

By primary water source, McPherson County's active systems draw on groundwater (4, 100%). Overall, all rely mainly on groundwater (including purchased groundwater) and none on surface water, compared with 97% and 2.6% across Nebraska. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers. The county's largest system, Prairie Hills Cafe, draws primarily on groundwater.

What kinds of water systems operate in McPherson County?

McPherson County's active systems break down as 2 non-transient non-community systems (50%) and 2 transient non-community systems (50%). A non-transient non-community water system regularly serves at least 25 of the same people for more than six months a year, but not where they live. Schools, factories, office buildings and hospitals with their own supply are typical examples. A transient non-community water system serves places where people do not stay long, such as gas stations and campgrounds, and regularly serves at least 25 people a day for at least 60 days a year. EPA lists their owner types as private (50%) and local government (50%).