In December 2015, the EPA completed the EPA-lead action at the site. Between 1998 and December 2015, the EPA collected soil samples from 42, 047 residential properties. The results of the soil sampling indicated that 14, 019 properties qualified for soil clean up.
| City | Omaha |
|---|---|
| County | Douglas County |
| State | Nebraska |
| Coordinates | 41.26778, -95.92972 |
Omaha Lead is a federal Superfund site in Nebraska. The Superfund program, created by Congress in 1980, addresses sites where hazardous substances have been released or threaten release into the environment. EPA scores potential sites using the Hazard Ranking System; those that score high enough are placed on the National Priorities List.
Current status: Cleanup underway. Active cleanup is underway, meaning EPA has approved a remediation plan and work is in progress. Cleanup timelines vary widely — some sites take decades depending on contamination depth, groundwater involvement, and funding availability.
Contaminants of concern include lead. Contamination has been detected in buildings/structures, soil.
If you live near this site and have health concerns, your state health department can provide site-specific guidance. EPA maintains a community involvement program for most NPL sites, and site documents — including the Record of Decision, five-year reviews, and public health assessments — are typically available through EPA's Superfund site profile.