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City report: Lincoln water meets state standards though arsenic and PFOS exceed public health goals
Summary
City water meets maximum contamination levels but detected arsenic and PFOS above non‑enforceable public health goals; staff recommended no immediate action while studying treatment options and costs.
City staff told the Lincoln City Council on Tuesday that the city’s drinking water meets all enforceable maximum contaminant levels but two contaminants — arsenic and PFOS — were found above the U.S. and California non‑enforceable public health goals.
Water and utilities manager Chris Nelson presented the tri‑annual Public Health Goals report required by state law. Nelson said monitoring showed arsenic at two raw water sources — Moore Well (2.5 parts per billion) and Fittiman Well (2.3 ppb) — well…
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