Disinfection byproducts · 2025
Bromate in Lincoln, NE tap water
Lincoln, NE's 2025 Bromate measurement is below the federal limit of 10 ug/L (MCL).
The measurement
| Statistic | Value | Federal limit |
|---|---|---|
Running annual avg System-wide | 0.57 ug/L | 10 ug/L MCL |
Range System-wide | 0–2.8 ug/L | 10 ug/L MCL |
Verbatim from Lincoln, NE's 2025 Consumer Confidence Report — source document ↗
About Bromate
A disinfection byproduct formed when bromide-containing water is treated with ozone.
Classified as a probable human carcinogen; the EPA sets a strict maximum contaminant level.
People also ask
+Is there Bromate in Lincoln, NE tap water?
Yes — Lincoln, NE's 2025 Consumer Confidence Report lists Bromate at 0.57 ug/L. Lincoln, NE's 2025 Bromate measurement is below the federal limit of 10 ug/L (MCL).
+What's the federal limit for Bromate in drinking water?
The federal MCL for Bromate is 10 ug/L. The EPA enforces this against the regulated reporting statistic (running annual average or 90th percentile), not a single-sample spike.
+What is Bromate?
A disinfection byproduct formed when bromide-containing water is treated with ozone. Classified as a probable human carcinogen; the EPA sets a strict maximum contaminant level.
+Where does this Bromate measurement come from?
This page reproduces the Bromate entry from the 2025 Consumer Confidence Report published by the Lincoln, NE water utility — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. utility is required by federal law to publish. The original source document is archived at /water/ne/lincoln/2025/source.