Lead Line Grants

Lead pipes in Douglas County, Nebraska

How many lead pipes are in Douglas County, NE?

Water systems based in Douglas County reported 11,740 lead service lines, 434 galvanized lines that need replacing and 3,595 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Omaha has the most, with 12,071 lead and galvanized lines.

Lead lines11,740
Galvanized (replace)434
Unknown material3,595
Water systems6
Lead and galvanized lines by water system in Douglas County
Omaha12,071Omaha57Omaha27Valley11Omaha7Waterloo1

Free replacement program confirmed

Who pays in Nebraska

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.

Confirmed programs in Douglas County

Every Douglas County water system with lead lines

Systems are grouped by the county EPA lists as their main service area. Some serve towns in neighboring counties too.

Water systemLeadGalv.UnknownProgram
Omaha
Metropolitan Utilities District
11,7383332,505Free, utility schedules
Omaha
Rio Vista MHP
0570Not confirmed
Omaha
Douglas Co Sid 258 - Carat Homes
0270Not confirmed
Valley
City of Valley
29713Not confirmed
Omaha
Douglas Co Sid 177 - Riverside Lakes
07131Not confirmed
Waterloo
Village of Waterloo
01246Not confirmed

Systems over the new 10 ppb lead action level

Omaha (12.3 ppb, 2023-01 to 2025-12). See all systems over 10 ppb.

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Common questions

How many lead pipes are in Douglas County, NE?

Water systems based in Douglas County reported 11,740 lead service lines, 434 galvanized lines that need replacing and 3,595 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Omaha has the most, with 12,071 lead and galvanized lines.

Who pays to replace lead service lines in Douglas County?

It depends on your water utility. Nebraska 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. We have confirmed programs for 1 Douglas County utility, listed on this page.

How do I find out if my house has a lead service line?

Look up your address on your water utility's service line inventory map, or check the pipe where it enters your home: lead is dull gray, soft, scratches to shiny silver, and a magnet won't stick. See our step-by-step guide.

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