Lead Line Grants

Lead pipes in Madison County, Nebraska

How many lead pipes are in Madison County, NE?

Water systems based in Madison County reported 64 lead service lines, 3,160 galvanized lines that need replacing and 5,428 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Norfolk has the most, with 2,959 lead and galvanized lines.

Lead lines64
Galvanized (replace)3,160
Unknown material5,428
Water systems5
Lead and galvanized lines by water system in Madison County
Norfolk2,959Newman Grove141Battle Creek63Madison33Meadow Grove28

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.

Every Madison 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
Norfolk
City of Norfolk
542,9055,020Not confirmed
Newman Grove
City of Newman Grove
91320Not confirmed
Battle Creek
City of Battle Creek
0630Not confirmed
Madison
City of Madison
033341Not confirmed
Meadow Grove
Village of Meadow Grove
12767Not confirmed

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Common questions

How many lead pipes are in Madison County, NE?

Water systems based in Madison County reported 64 lead service lines, 3,160 galvanized lines that need replacing and 5,428 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Norfolk has the most, with 2,959 lead and galvanized lines.

Who pays to replace lead service lines in Madison 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 not confirmed a homeowner program for a utility in this county yet, so ask your utility before you hire a contractor.

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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