Nebraska · population 489,265
Lead pipes in Omaha, NE
12,071 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Omaha (population 489,265) gets its water from Metropolitan Utilities District. That system reported 11,738 lead and 333 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 232,322, with 2,505 more of unknown material.
5.2% of Metropolitan Utilities District's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Nebraska average (7.4%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 5.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.1%
- Unknown 1.1%
- Non-lead 94%
Latest lead test for Metropolitan Utilities District (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 12.3 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 Metropolitan Utilities District.
Water systems serving Omaha
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Utilities DistrictMain system | 11,738 | 333 | 2,505 | 5.2% |
| Rio Vista MHPAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 57 | 0 | 59% |
| Douglas Co Sid 258 - Carat HomesAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 27 | 0 | 52% |
| Douglas Co Sid 177 - Riverside LakesAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 7 | 131 | 3.3% |
| Maplewood Estates Mobile Home ParkAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 304 | 0% |
| Douglas Co Sid 277 - the FarmAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 58 | 0% |
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 Omaha
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Metropolitan Utilities District'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
- Ralston12,071 lead + galv. lines
- La Vista12,071 lead + galv. lines
- Papillion4,006 unknown
- Bennington12,071 lead + galv. lines
- Bellevue11 lead + galv. lines
- Springfield8 lead + galv. lines
- Gretna17 lead + galv. lines
- Valley11 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Omaha, NE have lead pipes?
Yes. Metropolitan Utilities District, which serves Omaha, reported 11,738 lead and 333 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,505 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Omaha?
EPA's service area maps place most of Omaha in Metropolitan Utilities District's service area (PWSID NE3105507). Rio Vista MHP, Douglas Co Sid 258 - Carat Homes, Douglas Co Sid 177 - Riverside Lakes, Maplewood Estates Mobile Home Park, Douglas Co Sid 277 - the Farm also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Omaha home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Metropolitan Utilities District'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 Omaha 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 Metropolitan Utilities District whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.