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Public water-system records for Plattsmouth, NE from EPA SDWIS.
Plattsmouth, City of
PFAS above an official threshold detected in available EPA records.
Reviewed: active/open records as of Q1 2026
City listed in EPA records · Serves 6,680 people
Data from EPA SDWIS
PFAS screening separates EPA UCMR5 drinking-water monitoring from nearby DoD PFAS investigation-site records; EPA samples shown are from Sep 2024 to Nov 2024.
Drinking Water PFAS Monitoring
EPA UCMR5 samples public water systems. These results are separate from nearby PFAS cleanup or investigation-site records.
2 PFAS sample results above EPA limits
Sample period: Sep 2024 to Nov 2024
UCMR5 results are sampled by public water system, not every household. Confirm your water provider before treating these as tap-water results for a specific address.
| Chemical | Concentration (µg/L) | EPA Limit (µg/L) | Sample date | Over Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFOS | 0.0185 | 0.0040 | 2024-11-11 | Yes |
| PFOS | 0.0153 | 0.0040 | 2024-09-18 | Yes |
PFAS detections below EPA limits.
Nearby PFAS Investigation Sites
DoD records are nearby site investigations, not Plattsmouth drinking-water detections. Record names come from the source database and can be broad.
No DoD PFAS investigation records shown for this report.
EPA ATTAINS records identify assessed water bodies that do not meet water-quality standards for designated uses.
Eaton Ditch-Keg Creek-Missouri River
Reported: Nov 2026
Health-relevant causes: Mercury, Metals (other Than Mercury), Pathogens
Affected uses: Drinkingwater, Ecological, Recreation
Data from EPA ATTAINS
NPDES permits regulate pollutant discharges into U.S. waterways. Facilities must report compliance quarterly.
No NPDES-permitted facility records with current violation flags surfaced for this city report.
Reviewed: active/open records as of Q4 2025
Data from EPA ECHO
To investigate water contamination, check the sampling locations, dates and results below. For tap water records, see Drinking water quality above.
Reviewed: source records as of 2026
Review historical EPA air pollution records, including monitoring and facility emissions where available. For current conditions, check local air quality on AirNow.
Cass County
Assessment year: 2020
According to EPA, a cancer risk of 20-in-1-million means that for every 1 million people continuously exposed to these air toxics over a 70-year lifetime, an estimated 20 may develop cancer from that exposure. This is in addition to cancer risk from all other causes.
Top modeled source groups
Data from EPA AirToxScreen
No EPA nonattainment designation records shown for this report.
EPA annual monitor summaries describe past measurements. For current air quality, see AirNow.
19Th & Burt — Omaha, Nebraska
Annual mean: 23.0 Micrograms/cubic meter (25 C)
Observation year: 2025
31-025-0002 — Weeping Water, Nebraska
Annual mean: 23.8 Micrograms/cubic meter (25 C)
Observation year: 2025
31-055-0056 — Omaha, Nebraska
Annual mean: 0.3 Parts per million
Observation year: 2025
Data from EPA AQS
Facilities regulated under the Clean Air Act. CAA HPV flags indicate serious noncompliance such as exceeding emission limits.
Air Violations
Last inspected: Dec 2025
Data from EPA ECHO
Reviewed: source query run Nov 2026
Brownfield sites are properties where redevelopment is complicated by the presence of hazardous substances.
Open data source: Search EPA ECHO1 site with active cleanup or investigation status
201 East Livingston Highway, Plattsmouth
Reported: Feb 2026
No release reports shown in this group.
Reviewed: active/open records as of 2018
Data from EPA UST Finder
Formerly Used Defense Sites are properties previously owned by, leased to, or otherwise possessed by the United States and under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Defense. The FUDS program addresses environmental restoration at these properties.
Open data source: USACE FUDSSites regulated by the Mine Safety and Health Administration, including mines, sand and gravel operations, and portable crushers. Status and type are from the MSHA Mine Data Retrieval System. Records with active/intermittent status dates older than 5 years are shown as older records rather than current active sites.
No records shown in this group.
Reviewed: status dates within last 5 years
Data from MSHA
Cass County, NE
EPA Radon Zone Map (June 2024 release)
Cass County is EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest potential). EPA defines Zone 1 counties as having predicted average indoor screening levels above 4 pCi/L.
Radon levels can vary from home to home, so EPA recommends testing the property to know its indoor level.
FEMA flood zones describe mapped flood hazards. Look up a specific address with FEMA.
Special Flood Hazard Area — 1% annual chance of flooding (100-year floodplain). No base flood elevation determined.
Results use an earlier stored RMP inventory. Current EPA ECHO location coverage is unverified.
EPA ECHO lists facilities linked to the Risk Management Program. Results include facilities with locations that can be matched. Records may be historical. Current operations, chemical inventories, and recent accident history are unverified.
PHMSA tracks incidents involving natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines. Incidents include leaks, ruptures, and explosions.
Recent Incidents (last 5 years)
NORTHERN NATURAL GAS CO
Incident date: Jan 2, 2022
Property damage: $300
Data from PHMSA
Health outcomes from County Health Rankings. Values shown alongside state and national averages.
Cass County, NebraskaPop. 27,122
County Health Rankings edition: 2024
Premature Death
Poor or Fair Health
Poor Physical Health Days
Poor Mental Health Days
Adult Smoking
Adult Obesity
Air Pollution - Particulate Matter
Drinking water violation indicator
Diabetes Prevalence
Life Expectancy
| Indicator | County | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premature Death | 7,208 | 6,820 | 7,972 |
| Poor or Fair Health | 11.6% | 13.3% | 14.2% |
| Poor Physical Health Days | 2.9 | 2.9 | 3.3 |
| Poor Mental Health Days | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.8 |
| Adult Smoking | 14.5% | 13.9% | 15.0% |
| Adult Obesity | 39.1% | 36.3% | 34.0% |
| Air Pollution - Particulate Matter | 7.6 | 5.8 | 7.3 |
| Drinking water violation indicator | Yes | N/A | N/A |
| Diabetes Prevalence | 8.4% | 8.6% | 9.6% |
| Life Expectancy | 78.4 | 78.4 | 77.6 |
EPA testing found PFAS in water samples from the City of Plattsmouth. Results dated Sep 18, 2024 to Nov 11, 2024 include PFOS at 0.0153 to 0.0185 micrograms per liter and PFHxS at 0.0065 to 0.0071 micrograms per liter.
Check with the utility that serves your address for its testing results.
The EPA drinking water records available here list no violations for the City of Plattsmouth.
Check your water bill to identify the utility serving your address. Ask that utility about current drinking water advisories.
Nearby EPA monitoring stations provide annual air quality measurements for Plattsmouth.
The monitoring station at 19th & Burt, Omaha, Nebraska recorded an annual average of 23 Micrograms/cubic meter (25 C) for particles (PM10) in 2025.
The monitoring station at 31-025-0002, Weeping Water, Nebraska recorded an annual average of 23.8 Micrograms/cubic meter (25 C) for particles (PM10) in 2025.
The monitoring station at 31-055-0056, Omaha, Nebraska recorded an annual average of 0.3 Parts per million for carbon monoxide in 2025.
The radon data for Plattsmouth covers Cass County. EPA places this area in Zone 1, with a predicted average indoor radon screening level above 4 picocuries per liter.
No Superfund sites were returned for this city report.
This city report shows 2 brownfield sites: People S Natural Gas Centel Inc; Rhylander Park.
The county data for Plattsmouth reports a life expectancy of 78.4 years in Cass County, Nebraska.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
The county data for Plattsmouth reports 7,208 years of life lost to deaths before age 75 per 100,000 residents in Cass County, Nebraska. This measure adds up the years lost to early deaths and adjusts for differences in population age.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
The county data for Plattsmouth lists fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) at 7.6 micrograms per cubic meter in Cass County, Nebraska.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
Federal pipeline records list an incident involving Northern Natural Gas Co near Plattsmouth on Jan 2, 2022. The reported release was natural gas.