Nebraska · 11 community water systems
Lead pipes in Douglas County, NE
11 community water systems serving Douglas County reported 11,740 lead and 434 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,003 of unknown material. The most are in Metropolitan Utilities District.
5.2% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Nebraska average (7.4%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 5.0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 1.7%
- Non-lead 93%
Water systems serving Douglas County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Utilities DistrictOmaha | 11,738 | 333 | 2,505 | 5.2% |
| Rio Vista MHPOmaha | 0 | 57 | 0 | 59% |
| Douglas Co Sid 258 - Carat HomesOmaha | 0 | 27 | 0 | 52% |
| City of ValleyValley | 2 | 9 | 713 | 0.7% |
| Douglas Co Sid 177 - Riverside LakesOmaha | 0 | 7 | 131 | 3.3% |
| Village of WaterlooWaterloo | 0 | 1 | 246 | 0.1% |
| Maplewood Estates Mobile Home ParkOmaha | 0 | 0 | 304 | 0% |
| Douglas Co Sid 277 - the FarmOmaha | 0 | 0 | 58 | 0% |
| Douglas Co Sid 303 - Skyline WoodsElkhorn | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0% |
| West Military Water CompanyBennington | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0% |
| Douglas Co Sid 284 -Trailridge RanchesValley | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Douglas County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Douglas County reported 11,740 lead and 434 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,003 of unknown material.
Which Douglas County water systems have the most lead lines?
Metropolitan Utilities District (12,071), Rio Vista MHP (57), Douglas Co Sid 258 - Carat Homes (27).
How do I check my home in Douglas County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.