Metropolitan Utilities District
| Company type | Publicly owned entity |
|---|---|
| Industry | Utilities |
| Founded | 1913 |
| Headquarters | Omaha , United States |
Area served | Omaha, Nebraska and neighboring regions |
| Products | Drinking water, natural gas |
The Metropolitan Utilities District (M.U.D.) is a publicly owned entity responsible for managing drinking water and natural gas services in Omaha, Nebraska and its neighboring regions. It stands as Nebraska's sole metropolitan utilities district and is ranked as the fifth largest public natural gas utility provider across the United States.
History
Created by an act of the Nebraska Legislature in 1913 under the name Metropolitan Water District, its scope broadened in 1918 when Omaha transferred control of its gas system operations to the district. The organization adopted the name Metropolitan Utilities District in 1921.
Operations
According to Nebraska statutes, M.U.D. holds authority to determine rates for water and natural gas, negotiate contracts, acquire or lease property, issue revenue bonds, impose a water tax dedicated to fire protection, and collect sewer charges on behalf of other entities within areas where it delivers retail water services.
Currently, M.U.D. provides natural gas services to more than 241,000 customers and water services to over 227,000 clients. Oversight is conducted by a board consisting of seven directors who are elected through nonpartisan elections for six-year terms.
CNG Filling Stations
M.U.D. maintains a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueling station situated near 64th & Center Street in Omaha and incentivizes the purchase of CNG vehicles with a $500 rebate, promoting the use of alternative fuels.