ZipCheckup grade for 68183: C.
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Omaha, NE (68183): 1 Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 66/100
EPA data for Metropolitan Utilities District
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 68183 in Omaha, NE contain 1 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 are marked health-based.
Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS
At a Glance
- Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 1 violation (non-health) (since 2021).
- Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0123 mg/L is below the EPA action level, but EPA's health goal for lead is zero; filtration is advisable.
- Radon EPA Zone 1 - highest county-level potential. This is not a home measurement; test before any threshold comparison.
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Score Breakdown
Overall Home Safety Score: 66/100
This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.
Canonical components
Required domains
Coverage: 4 of 4 components and 3 of 3 domains observed.
Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.
Safety & Health (7) HIGH
Your Water System
ZIP code 68183 in Omaha, Nebraska is mapped to the water system Metropolitan Utilities District (EPA ID: NE3105507). This system provides water to approximately 660,000 people from surface water sources.
Other Water Quality Reports in Nebraska
- 68001 (Abie)
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- 68003 (Ashland)
- 68004 (Bancroft)
- 68005 (Bellevue) - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 68007 (Bennington) - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
- 68008 (Blair) - 7 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 68009 (Blair)
- 68010 (Boys Town)
- 68014 (Bruno)
- 68015 (Cedar Bluffs)
- 68016 (Cedar Creek)
- 68017 (Ceresco)
- 68018 (Colon)
- 68019 (Craig)
- 68020 (Decatur)
- 68022 (Elkhorn) - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
- 68023 (Fort Calhoun)
- 68025 (Fremont)
- 68026 (Fremont)
Nearby Water Quality Reports
- 68101 (Omaha) - <1 mi
- 68103 (Omaha) - <1 mi
- 68109 (Omaha) - <1 mi
- 68119 (Omaha) - <1 mi
- 68120 (Omaha) - <1 mi
- 68139 (Omaha) - <1 mi
- 68145 (Omaha) - <1 mi
- 68155 (Omaha) - <1 mi
- 68172 (Omaha) - <1 mi
- 68175 (Omaha) - <1 mi
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Metropolitan Utilities District (NE3105507) on EPA.gov.
4 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.
UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records
Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 68183 show no PFAS detections among the compounds tested, at the program's reporting levels.
The EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) required community and non-transient non-community water systems serving 3,300 or more people to test for 29 PFAS compounds and lithium between 2023 and 2025. Systems with no detections at the federal minimum reporting level had no results at or above that reporting level.
Environmental Hazards (9) CRITICAL
Home & Infrastructure (2) MODERATE
Cost & Community (6) OK
CPSC product recall notices
These national notices are not matched to this ZIP code or water system.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tap water in 68183 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 1 violation since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 68183 (primary system: Metropolitan Utilities District), including 0 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.
Where does 68183's water come from?
The recorded water source for Metropolitan Utilities District, a system mapped to ZIP code 68183, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 660,000 people.
How does Omaha water compare to the national average?
Omaha's Home Safety Score ranks lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes, and lower than 92% of ZIP codes within Nebraska.
How can I get my water tested in Omaha?
If Metropolitan Utilities District supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.
Is lead a concern in 68183 tap water?
The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 68183 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0123 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2025-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.
What is the radon risk for 68183?
68183 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Douglas County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (2026). Omaha, NE (68183): 1 Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 66/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/68183/
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Page version: October 2026.
Nearby ZIP Code Reports
Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 68183
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68101 | Omaha, NE | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 68103 | Omaha, NE | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 68109 | Omaha, NE | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 68119 | Omaha, NE | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 68120 | Omaha, NE | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 68139 | Omaha, NE | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 68145 | Omaha, NE | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 68155 | Omaha, NE | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 68172 | Omaha, NE | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 68175 | Omaha, NE | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
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