State guide
Nebraska
Nebraska has an official DWEE lead line inventory page, but homeowner-facing replacement help is mostly being run city by city.
Checked against official sources on October 4, 2026. Rules and links change; confirm with the office listed before you act.
- State lead service line page
- Official page →
Official resources in Nebraska
State page with Nebraska's lead line inventory templates, public notice templates, and EPA guidance links.
Lincoln's official homeowner program page with current work areas, agreement forms, and service line lookup information.
Fremont's official page for its no-cost replacement program and address lookup tool.
Kearney's main project page explaining who is being replaced and how the project is funded.
Kearney's homeowner process page covering city-side versus private-side replacement and post-replacement filters.
Key facts for Nebraska
- DWEE's lead line inventory page includes Nebraska templates for lead, GRR, and unknown-line notices.
- Lincoln says replacement costs on qualifying private lead or lead-contaminated galvanized lines are fully paid by the City.
- Lincoln says participating owners also get a $100 water-account credit for cosmetic repairs after replacement.
- Fremont says eligible owners can replace lead or lead-contaminated private service lines at no cost.
- Kearney says service line replacement is at no cost to the owner or tenant.
- Kearney says there is currently no reimbursement if an owner replaces the line independently.
Utility help for homeowners in Nebraska
| Utility | city | program | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Water System | Lincoln | Lead Safe Lincoln Lead Service Line Replacement Program | The City says qualifying lead or lead-contaminated galvanized private water service lines are replaced at no charge to property owners, and includes a $100 water-account credit for cosmetic repairs. |
| Fremont Department of Utilities | Fremont | Get the Lead Out | The City says eligible home and property owners can replace lead or lead-contaminated private water service lines at no cost to them. |
| City of Kearney Utilities Department | Kearney | Lead Service Line Replacement Project | The City says private-side or full service line replacement under the project is at no cost to the owner or tenant, but owners are not reimbursed for self-directed replacement. |
What to do next
- Check your address on your city's official map or lookup first; Lincoln and Fremont both publish property-specific lookup tools.
- If your city offers a no-cost program, do not self-replace before asking whether city or SRF funding requires its own contractor and agreement.
- If your service line is still unknown, respond to the city's survey or inspection request so the private side can be classified for replacement eligibility.
Helpful guides
- Who pays to replace the private side of a lead service line?
- Lead service line replacement grants, reimbursements and loans
- How to tell if your water service line is lead
- The Lead and Copper Rule Improvements: what homeowners need to know
Lead line cost-share estimator →