Water and Health

Groundwater, like the High Plains Aquifer, is used to provide drinking water for many Nebraskans across the entire state. Unfortunately, groundwater is vulnerable to contamination. Human activity, such as conducting certain agricultural practices, can negatively impact the groundwater quality, therefore impacting the quality of water many Nebraskans are drinking. Drinking contaminated water is a major health risk.

Impacts: The following are the strongest linked health impacts of drinking contaminated water

  • Methemoglobinemia (Blue-baby syndrome)
  • Preterm birth issues
  • Birth defects
  • Pediatric cancers
  • Adult cancers

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Wednesday October 30, 2024

Managing the Demands of Water & Wastewater Systems Can Make Gatherings More Enjoyable

Fall and winter gatherings are upon us and that often means a bustling house full of family, friends and preparation of tasty recipes in the kitchen. All of these things should make for joyful times, but they can potentially have a stressful impact on your private water well and onsite wastewater systems.

Groundwater, like the High Plains Aquifer, is used to provide drinking water for many Nebraskans across the entire state. Unfortunately, groundwater is vulnerable to contamination. Human activity, such as conducting certain agricultural practices, can negatively impact the groundwater quality, therefore impacting the quality of water many Nebraskans are drinking. Drinking contaminated water is a major health risk.

Impacts: The following are the strongest linked health impacts of drinking contaminated water

  • Methemoglobinemia (Blue-baby syndrome)
  • Preterm birth issues
  • Birth defects
  • Pediatric cancers
  • Adult cancers

View Water and Health Resources