Public water system · NE3115701
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At a glance
City of Terrytown (PWSID NE3115701) is an active community water system in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. It reports serving 1,143 people through 521 service connections. Its primary water source is purchased groundwater, and EPA lists it as owned by a local government. Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 12 are health-based, and the most recent began in June 2016.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
1,143
Service connections
521
Primary source
GWP
Purchased groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does City of Terrytown compare with other water systems in Scotts Bluff County?
By EPA's size categories, City of Terrytown is a small system (501 to 3,300 people). Scotts Bluff County has 23 active public water systems, and City of Terrytown is the 5th-largest of them by population served. Its population served is about 15% below the county average of 1,351 people per system, and accounts for 3.7% of the 31,081 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 City of Terrytown 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. Purchased groundwater means the system buys groundwater from another public water system rather than drawing its own. 88 Nebraska systems (7.2%) list purchased groundwater as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates City of Terrytown?
EPA lists City of Terrytown 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. 13 of the 23 active systems in Scotts Bluff County (57%) are also owned by a local government.
Does City of Terrytown have drinking water violations?
Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 12 are health-based, and the most recent began in June 2016. The violations listed here began between March 2005 and June 2016. By type: 11 contaminant level above the legal limit and 1 required treatment not met. The contaminant or rule involved most often is Total coliform bacteria (TCR) (10 of them). EPA lists 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-01 | Required treatment not metTreatment Technique, Level 1 Assessment (RTCR) · code 2A | Revised Total Coliform Rulecode 8000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2014-07-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2012-07-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Arseniccode 1005 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2011-10-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2011-07-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2011-06-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2010-07-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2010-06-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2009-08-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2008-08-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2006-07-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2005-03-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
The 12 most recent 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.
City of Terrytown: frequently asked questions
Who runs City of Terrytown?
City of Terrytown (PWSID NE3115701) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the NE state drinking water program.
How many people does City of Terrytown serve?
City of Terrytown reports serving 1,143 people through 521 service connections in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska.
Where does City of Terrytown get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased groundwater. Purchased groundwater means the system buys groundwater from another public water system rather than drawing its own.
Does City of Terrytown have any drinking water violations?
Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 12 are health-based, and the most recent began in June 2016. 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 City of Terrytown'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. Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 12 are health-based, and the most recent began in June 2016. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the NE state drinking water program.
Where can I find City of Terrytown's water quality report?
As a community water system, City of Terrytown 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 Scotts Bluff County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsbluff, City of | Scotts Bluff | 14,282 | Community | Groundwater |
| Gering, City of | Scotts Bluff | 8,500 | Community | Groundwater |
| Mitchell, City of | Scotts Bluff | 1,526 | Community | Groundwater |
| Western Ne Joint Water Board | Scotts Bluff | 1,368 | Community | Groundwater |
| Morrill, Village of | Scotts Bluff | 934 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| Minatare, City of | Scotts Bluff | 809 | Community | Purchased 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, “Terrytown, City of, PWSID NE3115701, Nebraska”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/nebraska/terrytown-city-of-ne3115701 (data as of October 1, 2026).