Sherman County, Nebraska — public water systems
At a glance
10 active public water systems are filed under Sherman County, Nebraska in EPA's SDWIS records, together reporting 1,978 people served. The largest is City of Loup City, which reports serving 1,045 people. 5 are community water systems serving people where they live; the other 5 are non-community systems, such as schools, workplaces, campgrounds and gas stations with their own supply.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO, refreshed quarterly.
Active systems
10
Population served
2K
Community systems
5
Groundwater share
100%
How does Sherman County compare with other Nebraska counties?
Sherman County has the 45th-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 1,978 people served in total, the 69th-largest county figure in the state and 0.1% of the statewide total. The average system here reports serving 198 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 Sherman County's drinking water come from?
By primary water source, Sherman County's active systems draw on groundwater (10, 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, City of Loup City, draws primarily on groundwater.
What kinds of water systems operate in Sherman County?
Sherman County's active systems break down as 5 community systems (50%) and 5 transient non-community systems (50%). 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. 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%), local government (40%) and state government (10%).
Water systems in Sherman County
🔒 Create a free account to export CSV| # | Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loup City, City of | Sherman | 1,045 | Community | Groundwater |
| 2 | Sherman Reservoir Sra - Ng & Pc | Sherman | 200 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| 3 | Ashton, Village of | Sherman | 196 | Community | Groundwater |
| 4 | Litchfield, Village of | Sherman | 151 | Community | Groundwater |
| 5 | Trade Winds Marina (Seasonal) | Sherman | 100 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| 6 | Trade Winds Marina (Non-Seasonal) | Sherman | 100 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| 7 | Rockville, Village of | Sherman | 90 | Community | Groundwater |
| 8 | Sherman Lake Homes | Sherman | 38 | Community | Groundwater |
| 9 | Tradewinds Mobile Home Court | Sherman | 33 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| 10 | Sportsmans Corner | Sherman | 25 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
Sherman County water systems: frequently asked questions
How many public water systems are in Sherman County, Nebraska?
EPA's SDWIS records file 10 active public water systems under Sherman County, Nebraska: 5 community systems (50%) and 5 transient non-community systems (50%).
Who supplies drinking water in Sherman County, NE?
The largest community water systems filed under Sherman County are City of Loup City (1,045 people served), Village of Ashton (196 people served) and Village of Litchfield (151 people served). Which system serves a particular address depends on its service area, which EPA's SDWIS records do not include; a water bill or the local utility can confirm it.
Does Sherman County's drinking water come from groundwater or surface water?
Of the 10 active public water systems in Sherman County, all draw mainly on groundwater and none on surface water, counting purchased supplies. The largest system, City of Loup City, uses groundwater.
Where can I find a water quality report for Sherman County?
Each community water system must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1, covering the previous calendar year. 5 community systems are filed under Sherman County, so the report to look for is the one from the system that supplies your address.
How can I check violations for a water system in Sherman County?
Open the system's profile from the list on this page. Each profile shows the most recent Safe Drinking Water Act violations in EPA's records, with plain-English labels and whether each one is resolved. For current compliance status, EPA ECHO is the primary source.
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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, “Public water systems in Sherman County, Nebraska”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/nebraska/sherman (data as of October 1, 2026).