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02.07.26
February 2026 News & Updates

Support Utility Assistance at Annual Fundraiser. The 19th annual Heat the Streets Run & Walk for Warmth is Saturday, March 7. The event raises funds to support utility assistance programs for M.U.D. and OPPD customers. Various participation options are available, including virtual. Donations and sponsorship opportunities are also available. Learn more and register at heatthestreetsomaha.org....

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12.03.25
M.U.D. Advances Water and Gas Infrastructure Upgrades in 2026 Budget Plan

The Metropolitan Utilities District (M.U.D.) Board of Directors today approved the 2026 budget, which continues funding for critical infrastructure investments that provide safe, reliable and cost-effective natural gas and water services to the region’s growing communities. The Board also approved natural gas and water rate increases to support operations and essential system improvements. For 2026,...

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11.04.25
Advancing Efficiencies and Investing in Reliability at our Platte South Water Production Facility

Since 1968, the Platte South Water Production Facility has been providing safe, reliable water to Metropolitan Utilities District’s customers. As time goes on, equipment becomes outdated and critical replacement parts are hard to find. The District has developed a strategic plan to tackle these challenges to keep the plant’s quality above federal and state standards....

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05.14.25
M.U.D. Releases Annual Water Quality Report; Continues to Provide Safe, High-Quality Water

Metropolitan Utilities District released its annual consumer confidence report on water quality, confirming that the metro Omaha area’s water continues to meet or exceed all state and federal standards for drinking water. “The dedicated employees at our three water treatment facilities work to produce and treat 34 billion gallons of water a year,” said M.U.D....

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05.08.25
A Legacy of Progress: The History and Modernization of the Florence Water Treatment Plant

The Metropolitan Utilities District (M.U.D.) Florence Water Treatment Plant has played a vital role in providing Omaha with a reliable water supply for many years. Constructed in 1889, this historic facility has undergone numerous upgrades over the years to ensure the delivery of clean, safe water to the community. Today, the Florence Plant continues to...

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