Nebraska · population 7,526
Lead pipes in Nebraska, NE
305 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Nebraska (population 7,526) gets its water from City of Nebraska City. That system reported 0 lead and 305 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,283, with 1,558 more of unknown material.
9.3% of City of Nebraska City's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Nebraska average (7.4%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 9.3%
- Unknown 47%
- Non-lead 43%
Latest lead test for City of Nebraska City (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 0.5 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 Nebraska City.
Water systems serving Nebraska
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Nebraska CityMain system | 0 | 305 | 1,558 | 9.3% |
| Otoe Co RWD 1Serves nearby areas | 0 | 14 | 370 | 3.6% |
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 Nebraska
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Nebraska City's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
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.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Auburn1,393 lead + galv. lines
- Plattsmouth11 lead + galv. lines
- Bellevue11 lead + galv. lines
- Springfield8 lead + galv. lines
- Papillion4,006 unknown
- Gretna17 lead + galv. lines
- La Vista12,071 lead + galv. lines
- Ralston12,071 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Nebraska, NE have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Nebraska City, which serves Nebraska, reported 0 lead and 305 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,558 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Nebraska?
EPA's service area maps place most of Nebraska in City of Nebraska City's service area (PWSID NE3113106). Otoe Co RWD 1 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Nebraska home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Nebraska City'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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.