Nebraska · population 25,248
Lead pipes in Papillion, NE
4,006 lines still unidentified
Most of Papillion (population 25,248) gets its water from City of Papillion. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 4,006 of 14,516 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of City of Papillion's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Nebraska average (7.4%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 28%
- Non-lead 72%
Latest lead test for City of Papillion (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 2.8 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 Papillion.
Water systems serving Papillion
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of PapillionMain system | 0 | 0 | 4,006 | 0% |
| Metropolitan Utilities DistrictServes nearby areas | 11,738 | 333 | 2,505 | 5.2% |
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 Papillion
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Papillion'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
- La Vista12,071 lead + galv. lines
- Springfield8 lead + galv. lines
- Ralston12,071 lead + galv. lines
- Gretna17 lead + galv. lines
- Bellevue11 lead + galv. lines
- Omaha12,071 lead + galv. lines
- Plattsmouth11 lead + galv. lines
- Bennington12,071 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Papillion, NE have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but City of Papillion still lists 4,006 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Papillion?
EPA's service area maps place most of Papillion in City of Papillion's service area (PWSID NE3115313). Metropolitan Utilities District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Papillion home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Papillion'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 Papillion 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 Papillion whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.