Bayard Water Crisis Hits 61.6 mg/L | Lincoln News

Bayard’s water is unsafe to drink—nitrate levels hit a shocking 61.6 mg/L, more than six times the state’s 10 mg/L limit. No cooking, brushing, or drinking allowed—even boiling won’t help. The city got the alert on Sept. 8 after an Aug. 31 test, and while new samples are en route to the state lab for confirmation, a local (non-certified) test showed lower levels. Bottled water is being distributed now, prioritizing kids, pregnant women, and seniors. Officials are investigating causes, but the treatment plant appears fine—and everyone’s holding their breath for results that could restore normal service soon.

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