Nebraska Lead Service Line Replacement Programs

Nebraska water systems reported 22,229 lead and 26,483 galvanized service lines that must be replaced (EPA, Q3 2026). Below: the state rule on who pays, and every Nebraska utility with at least 1,000 such lines or a confirmed program.

Each utility decides

Federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (40 CFR 141 Subpart I)

This state has no law we found that decides who pays for the private side of a lead service line, so each utility sets its own policy. Under the federal rule, utilities must replace every lead line and galvanized line that needs it within ten years of November 1, 2027, but the rule does not make utilities pay for the owner's side. Federal infrastructure money passed through the state revolving fund can pay for it, so many utilities offer free or discounted replacement, especially for low-income owners.

Mandatory? No state owner mandate found; the federal rule requires most utilities to replace all lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by 2037.

Funding: State Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (federal lead service line money).

Sources: epa.gov

Utilities listed9

Free programs2

Other programs0

Not yet confirmed7

Utility	Lead	Galv.	Program
Omaha Metropolitan Utilities District	11,738	333	Free when scheduled
Lincoln City of Lincoln	1,562	2,758	Free when scheduled
North Platte City of North Platte	2,452	1,750	Not confirmed
Norfolk City of Norfolk	54	2,905	Not confirmed
Auburn City of Auburn	2	1,391	Not confirmed
Ord City of Ord	1,100	74	Not confirmed
Hastings City of Hastings	1,114	3	Not confirmed
Valentine City of Valentine	0	1,074	Not confirmed
Fremont City of Fremont	643	374	Not confirmed

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Common questions

Who pays to replace lead service lines in Nebraska?

Is lead service line replacement mandatory in Nebraska?

No state owner mandate found; the federal rule requires most utilities to replace all lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by 2037.

How many lead service lines are in Nebraska?

Water systems in Nebraska reported 22,229 lead service lines, 26,483 galvanized lines that need replacement and 83,261 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026), across 351 reporting systems.

Where can I get help paying in Nebraska?

Start with your water utility's program; the table on this page shows what we've confirmed. State money flows through: State Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (federal lead service line money). If your utility has no program, see our guide to paying for replacement.