METROPOLITAN UTILITIES DISTRICT Lead Service Line Inventory
Metropolitan Utilities District serves approximately 660,000 people across Nebraska and draws its water from surface sources. If you live in this service area, you may be wondering whether your home has a lead service line—the pipe that connects the water main under the street to your home.
What we know about lead service lines in this system
Metropolitan Utilities District has not yet published detailed information about lead service lines in its inventory. The utility does not currently have public data available on:
- How many lead service lines exist in the system
- How many service lines have been identified as non-lead
- How many lines remain unknown or untested
- A timeline for completing a full inventory
This does not mean your water contains lead. It means the inventory process is either ongoing or not yet made public.
Why lead service lines matter
Lead service lines are the single largest source of lead in drinking water for many US households. If your line is made of lead, water can pick up lead as it travels from the main into your home—especially in the first flush after the water has been sitting in the pipe overnight or for several hours.
The only way to fully eliminate this risk is to replace the lead service line.
What you can do now
Contact your water utility directly. Metropolitan Utilities District can tell you:
- Whether your address has a known or suspected lead service line
- Whether they offer free or subsidized testing for your water
- What replacement or mitigation options are available
- Whether you qualify for state or federal funding programs
Keep your confirmation number or reference details from that conversation. If the utility does not have your information readily available, ask when they expect to complete their full inventory.
Test your water if you're concerned. A simple lead test costs $15–$30 and takes 1–2 weeks. It will tell you whether lead is actually present in your tap water right now.
Funding for replacement
The Biden administration's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law allocated billions to help water utilities replace lead service lines nationwide. Ask your utility whether they have applied for or received grant funding and what the replacement timeline looks like for your neighborhood.
Next steps for residents
- Contact Metropolitan Utilities District customer service to ask about your specific address and its service line material
- Request a free or low-cost lead test for your tap water if you haven't had one done
- Ask about replacement programs, grants, or payment plans if you do have a lead service line
- Check back on this page for updates as the utility's inventory data becomes available
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
Does Metropolitan Utilities District have lead service lines?
The utility has not yet released detailed public data on the number or location of lead service lines in its system. You can contact the utility directly to ask about your specific address.
How do I know if my water has lead?
The only way to know is to test your water. A simple lead test costs $15–$30. Contact Metropolitan Utilities District to find out where you can get one for free or low cost.
What if my house has a lead service line?
You can replace it, but it is usually expensive. Ask your utility about grants, low-interest loans, or replacement programs. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provided funding to help pay for replacements.
Is the water unsafe to drink right now?
Not necessarily. Many homes with lead service lines have low or undetectable lead levels in their tap water. Testing is the only way to know for sure. If you are concerned, talk to your doctor or call the CDC.