What the Wayne records show
- Water quality and PFAS
- 1 candidate water system shown.Source date: Violations as of Q1 2026
- Air quality and emissions
- No monitoring records returned in this report.
- Land and cleanup records
- No Superfund records returned in this report; 3 brownfield records shown.
- Infrastructure and incidents
- 1 pipeline incident record shown; No RMP facility records returned in this report (earlier stored inventory, current location coverage unverified).Source date: PHMSA data as of Q1 2026
Water quality in Wayne
Check your water bill for your utility name and confirm the reporting year. See EPA’s guide to finding your annual water quality report.
Drinking Water Compliance
Drinking Water Compliance
Public water-system records for Wayne, NE from EPA SDWIS.
Wayne, City of
No active drinking-water issues detected in EPA SDWIS.
Reviewed: active/open records as of Q1 2026
City listed in EPA records · Serves 5,990 people
Data from EPA SDWIS
Reviewed: source records as of Q1 2026
EPA UCMR5 — No PFAS detection records shown for these water systems
Open data source: EPA UCMR5DoD PFAS — No investigation records shown for this report
Open data source: DoD PFASImpaired Water Bodies
Impaired Water Bodies
No health-relevant impairment records shown among the assessment records in this report.
Reviewed: source records as of 2026
Discharge Permits (NPDES)
1
Discharge Permits (NPDES)
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
Air quality and emissions in Wayne
Review historical EPA air pollution records, including monitoring and facility emissions where available. For current conditions, check local air quality on AirNow.
EPA AirToxScreen — Estimated Cancer Risk
EPA AirToxScreen — Estimated Cancer Risk
Wayne 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
Nonattainment Status
Nonattainment Status
No EPA nonattainment designation records shown for this report.
Air Quality Violations or Noncompliance
Air Quality Violations or Noncompliance
Facilities regulated under the Clean Air Act. CAA HPV flags indicate serious noncompliance such as exceeding emission limits.
No facility records with active violation or noncompliance flags surfaced in EPA ECHO.
Reviewed: active/open records as of Q4 2025
Data from EPA ECHO
Reported Air Emissions (TRI)
5
Reported Air Emissions (TRI)
TRI releases are self-reported annual totals (calendar year 2024). Hover fugitive or stack for definitions.
Gerhold Concrete Co Wayne Plant
Reported: 2024
Great Dane LLC
Reported: 2024
Land cleanup and hazardous waste records in Wayne
Reviewed: source query run Nov 2026
Brownfield Sites
2
Brownfield Sites
Brownfield sites are properties where redevelopment is complicated by the presence of hazardous substances.
Open data source: Search EPA ECHO2 sites with active cleanup or investigation status
200 Lincoln Street, Wayne
Reported: Feb 2026
1810 Industrial Drive, Wayne
Reported: Feb 2026
Hazardous Waste — RCRA Handlers
2
Hazardous Waste — RCRA Handlers
Facilities with hazardous-waste handler records under RCRA in the reviewed 5-mile city-center search area. Active handler status is separate from air, water, or other ECHO compliance violations, which are shown in their own sections.
Active RCRA handler records in the reviewed city search area
Underground Storage Tanks
Underground Storage Tanks
No release reports shown in this group.
Reviewed: active/open records as of 2018
Data from EPA UST Finder
Reviewed: reporting year 2024
MSHA Mine and Extraction Sites
MSHA Mine and Extraction Sites
No MSHA mine or extraction site records shown for this report.
County radon potential
1
County radon potential
Wayne County, NE
EPA Radon Zone Map (June 2024 release)
Wayne 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.
Infrastructure, incidents, and community health in Wayne
FEMA Flood Zones
FEMA Flood Zones
FEMA flood zones describe mapped flood hazards. Look up a specific address with FEMA.
No FEMA flood-zone records shown for this report.
EPA Risk Management Program Records
EPA Risk Management Program Records
Results use an earlier stored RMP inventory. Current EPA ECHO location coverage is unverified.
No EPA ECHO RMP facility records with a usable location matched this city report.
Pipeline Incidents
1
Pipeline Incidents
PHMSA tracks incidents involving natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines. Incidents include leaks, ruptures, and explosions.
No records dated within the last 5 years surfaced for this city report.
Reviewed: last 5 years
Data from PHMSA
Community Health Indicators
Community Health Indicators
Health outcomes from County Health Rankings. Values shown alongside state and national averages.
Wayne County, NebraskaPop. 9,871
County Health Rankings edition: 2024
Premature Death
- County
- 3,926
- State
- 6,820
- National
- 7,972
Poor or Fair Health
- County
- 12.2%
- State
- 13.3%
- National
- 14.2%
Poor Physical Health Days
- County
- 3.0
- State
- 2.9
- National
- 3.3
Poor Mental Health Days
- County
- 3.9
- State
- 4.3
- National
- 4.8
Adult Smoking
- County
- 14.8%
- State
- 13.9%
- National
- 15.0%
Adult Obesity
- County
- 38.5%
- State
- 36.3%
- National
- 34.0%
Air Pollution - Particulate Matter
- County
- 6.4
- State
- 5.8
- National
- 7.3
Drinking water violation indicator
- County
- No
- State
- N/A
- National
- N/A
Diabetes Prevalence
- County
- 8.8%
- State
- 8.6%
- National
- 9.6%
Life Expectancy
- County
- 83.7
- State
- 78.4
- National
- 77.6
| Indicator | County | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premature Death | 3,926 | 6,820 | 7,972 |
| Poor or Fair Health | 12.2% | 13.3% | 14.2% |
| Poor Physical Health Days | 3.0 | 2.9 | 3.3 |
| Poor Mental Health Days | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.8 |
| Adult Smoking | 14.8% | 13.9% | 15.0% |
| Adult Obesity | 38.5% | 36.3% | 34.0% |
| Air Pollution - Particulate Matter | 6.4 | 5.8 | 7.3 |
| Drinking water violation indicator | No | N/A | N/A |
| Diabetes Prevalence | 8.8% | 8.6% | 9.6% |
| Life Expectancy | 83.7 | 78.4 | 77.6 |
Environmental questions about Wayne, Nebraska
Has PFAS been found in the water in Wayne, Nebraska?
This report does not have PFAS sample results for the candidate water systems in Wayne.
Check with the utility that serves your address for its testing results.
What do EPA records say about tap water in Wayne, Nebraska?
EPA drinking water records on this page list 1 violation for the City of Wayne.
Check your water bill to identify the utility serving your address. Ask that utility about current drinking water advisories.
What do annual air monitors show near Wayne, Nebraska?
We don't have air monitoring measurements for Wayne yet.
Is there radon in Wayne, Nebraska?
The radon data for Wayne covers Wayne County. EPA places this area in Zone 1, with a predicted average indoor radon screening level above 4 picocuries per liter.
Are there Superfund or brownfield sites near Wayne, Nebraska?
No Superfund sites were returned for this city report.
This city report shows 3 brownfield sites: City of Wayne Former Rea Pole Yard; Pacific Coast; Pick Meyer Farms.
EPA Superfund recordsView on EPA ECHOView on EPA ECHOView on EPA ECHO
What is the life expectancy in Wayne, Nebraska?
The county data for Wayne reports a life expectancy of 83.7 years in Wayne County, Nebraska.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
What does the data say about premature deaths in Wayne, Nebraska?
The county data for Wayne reports 3,926 years of life lost to deaths before age 75 per 100,000 residents in Wayne 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.
Is there air pollution in Wayne, Nebraska?
The county data for Wayne lists fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) at 6.4 micrograms per cubic meter in Wayne County, Nebraska.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
What environmental incidents are recorded near Wayne, Nebraska?
Federal pipeline records list an incident involving Black Hills Energy near Wayne on Oct 4, 2013. The reported release was natural gas.