Well water in Gage County, Nebraska
In Gage County, 17% of 484 tested well samples exceeded the EPA limit for nitrate (10 mg/L), based on public data from Nebraska Groundwater Quality Clearinghouse.
484 individual samples from 305 wells, 1978 to 2024. Data refreshed September 9, 2026.
What individual samples found
Each row summarizes every public sample for that contaminant inside Gage County. Above limit means above the EPA maximum contaminant level; where EPA has no enforceable limit, the row shows a health guideline or nuisance level instead.
| Contaminant | Samples | Detected | Above limit | Median | Highest | Limit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate 1978 to 2024 | 484 | 96% | 17% | 3.12 | 74.3 | 10 mg/L EPA limit |
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What this means
The contaminants most often above their limit here are nitrate (17% of 484 samples). A well next door can differ sharply from yours because bedrock fractures, well depth and plumbing all matter, so these rates describe the area, not your tap.
What to test for in Gage County
- Nitrate17% of 484 local samples were above the limit.
- Coliform bacteriaRecommended for every private well, every year.
Treatment that fits the local profile
- Nitrate
- Point-of-use reverse osmosis; Anion exchange; Distillation
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Common questions
How often should I test a private well in Gage County?
Test for bacteria and nitrate every year. Test once for arsenic, uranium, radon, fluoride, manganese and PFAS, then again every three to five years or after any change in taste, color, or plumbing.
Sources
- Nebraska Groundwater Quality Clearinghouse: 484 samples in Gage County. Groundwater quality results compiled by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy, University of Nebraska and Nebraska Department of Agriculture in the Groundwater Quality Clearinghouse, contributed by Natural Resources Districts and state agencies. Retrieved September 9, 2026.
Non-detects count as samples and are treated as zero when computing medians. Exactly at the limit counts as not above it. A sample belongs to the town containing the well's reported coordinates.