Public water system · NE3112707
ActiveNemaha Co Rwd #2
At a glance
Nemaha Co Rwd #2 (PWSID NE3112707) is an active community water system in Nemaha County, Nebraska. It reports serving 1,011 people through 481 service connections. Its primary water source is groundwater, and EPA lists it as owned by a local government. EPA's records list 7 violations for this system; 4 are health-based, and the most recent began in July 2013.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
1,011
Service connections
481
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Nemaha Co Rwd #2 compare with other water systems in Nemaha County?
By EPA's size categories, Nemaha Co Rwd #2 is a small system (501 to 3,300 people). Nemaha County has 11 active public water systems, and Nemaha Co Rwd #2 is the 2nd-largest of them by population served. Its population served is about 48% above the county average of 683 people per system, and accounts for 13% of the 7,513 people reported by systems filed under the county. Across Nebraska, the 1,226 active systems average 1,472 people each. Nationally, the average active community water system reports serving 6,703 people, so Nemaha Co Rwd #2 is well below that figure.
What does “community water system” mean?
A community water system serves at least 15 connections used by year-round residents, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. Homes, apartments and mobile-home parks are served by these. Nebraska has 599 active community water systems, 49% of the state's 1,226 active systems. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers. 1,095 Nebraska systems (89%) list groundwater as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates Nemaha Co Rwd #2?
EPA lists Nemaha Co Rwd #2 as owned by a local government. The NE state drinking water program is its primacy agency, the regulator with primary enforcement responsibility for the system under the Safe Drinking Water Act. 10 of the 11 active systems in Nemaha County (91%) are also owned by a local government.
Does Nemaha Co Rwd #2 have drinking water violations?
EPA's records list 7 violations for this system; 4 are health-based, and the most recent began in July 2013. The violations listed here began between July 1994 and July 2013. By type: 4 contaminant level above the legal limit, 2 public notice, recordkeeping or other and 1 monitoring and reporting. The contaminant or rule involved most often is Total coliform bacteria (TCR) (4 of them). EPA lists 7 as resolved. Resolved means at least one resolving action is on record: the system returned to compliance, the rule no longer applies, or no further action was needed.
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-07-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2004-09-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2003-05-26 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation · code 75 | Public Noticecode 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2003-05-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Acute (TCR) · code 21 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2003-05-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2001-07-01 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherConsumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting · code 72 | Consumer Confidence Rulecode 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 1994-07-01 | Monitoring and reportingInitial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu · code 51 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | No | Resolved |
All 7 violations in EPA's records, newest first.Labels and codes come from EPA's SDWIS reference tables. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found. "Health-based" marks violations of a legal limit or required treatment.
Nemaha Co Rwd #2: frequently asked questions
Who runs Nemaha Co Rwd #2?
Nemaha Co Rwd #2 (PWSID NE3112707) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the NE state drinking water program.
How many people does Nemaha Co Rwd #2 serve?
Nemaha Co Rwd #2 reports serving 1,011 people through 481 service connections in Nemaha County, Nebraska.
Where does Nemaha Co Rwd #2 get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers.
Does Nemaha Co Rwd #2 have any drinking water violations?
EPA's records list 7 violations for this system; 4 are health-based, and the most recent began in July 2013. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found.
Is Nemaha Co Rwd #2's water safe to drink?
AquaCensus shows EPA compliance records, not current water test results, so it cannot say whether the water is safe at a given moment. EPA's records list 7 violations for this system; 4 are health-based, and the most recent began in July 2013. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the NE state drinking water program.
Where can I find Nemaha Co Rwd #2's water quality report?
As a community water system, Nemaha Co Rwd #2 must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1 each year, covering the previous calendar year. The system can provide a copy on request.
Other water systems in Nemaha County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, City of | Nemaha | 3,478 | Community | Groundwater under influence of surface water |
| Peru, City of | Nemaha | 650 | Community | Purchased groundwater under influence |
| Nemaha Co Rwd 1 | Nemaha | 600 | Community | Groundwater |
| Nebraska Public Power District - Cooper | Nemaha | 600 | Non-transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Duck Creek Recreation Area | Nemaha | 400 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Johnson, Village of | Nemaha | 328 | Community | Groundwater |
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About this data
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and SDWA violation records, via EPA ECHO, as published October 1, 2026 — AquaCensus refreshes it quarterly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: AquaCensus, “Nemaha Co Rwd #2, PWSID NE3112707, Nebraska”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/nebraska/nemaha-co-rwd-2-ne3112707 (data as of October 1, 2026).