Nebraska · 15 community water systems
Lead pipes in Lancaster County, NE
15 community water systems serving Lancaster County reported 1,568 lead and 2,801 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,785 of unknown material. The most are in City of Lincoln.
4.4% 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 1.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.8%
- Unknown 2.8%
- Non-lead 93%
Water systems serving Lancaster County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of LincolnLincoln | 1,562 | 2,758 | 1,864 | 4.7% |
| Village of PanamaPanama | 2 | 14 | 85 | 13% |
| Village of FirthFirth | 0 | 9 | 8 | 3.6% |
| Village of BennetBennet (Bennett) | 0 | 8 | 89 | 1.9% |
| City of HickmanHickman | 0 | 4 | 80 | 0.4% |
| Village of RaymondRaymond | 3 | 1 | 40 | 3.5% |
| Village of SpragueSprague | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5.6% |
| City of WaverlyWaverly | 0 | 2 | 318 | 0.1% |
| Village of HallamHallam | 0 | 1 | 104 | 0.7% |
| Village of MalcolmMalcolm | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.6% |
| Village of RocaRoca | 0 | 0 | 104 | 0% |
| Lancaster Co Sid 3 - HollandHickman | 0 | 0 | 70 | 0% |
| Village of DentonDenton | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0% |
| Lancaster Co RWD 1Bennet (Bennett) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Contempo MHPLincoln | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Lancaster County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Lancaster County reported 1,568 lead and 2,801 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,785 of unknown material.
Which Lancaster County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Lincoln (4,320), Village of Panama (16), Village of Firth (9).
How do I check my home in Lancaster 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.