Lead Pipe Map

Nebraska · population 300,619

Lead pipes in Lincoln, NE

4,320 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Lincoln (population 300,619) gets its water from City of Lincoln. That system reported 1,562 lead and 2,758 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 92,799, with 1,864 more of unknown material.

4.7% of City of Lincoln's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Nebraska average (7.4%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

1,562Lead
2,758Galvanized, replace
1,864Unknown material
86,615Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Lincoln (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 4.5 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Lincoln.

Water systems serving Lincoln

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of LincolnMain system1,5622,7581,8644.7%
Contempo MHPAlso serves parts of the city0000%

Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.

Check your address in Lincoln

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Lincoln's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

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Protect your drinking water

If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Lincoln, NE have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Lincoln, which serves Lincoln, reported 1,562 lead and 2,758 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,864 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Lincoln?

EPA's service area maps place most of Lincoln in City of Lincoln's service area (PWSID NE3110926). Contempo MHP also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Lincoln home has a lead service line?

Search your address on City of Lincoln's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.

When will lead pipes in Lincoln be replaced?

EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask City of Lincoln whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.