Lead Pipe Map

Montana · population 1,767

Lead pipes in Baker, MT

1 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Baker (population 1,767) gets its water from City of Baker. That system reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,074, with 392 more of unknown material.

<0.1% of City of Baker's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Montana average (1.1%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
1Galvanized, replace
392Unknown material
681Non-lead

Latest lead test for City of Baker (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 3 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists 4 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Baker.

Water systems serving Baker

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
City of BakerMain system01392<0.1%
North Baker Water and Or Sewer DistAlso serves parts of the city0050%
Fallon County Water DistrictAlso serves parts of the city0060%

Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.

Check your address in Baker

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Baker's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapCity of Baker details

No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.

Protect your drinking water

If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

Nearby cities

Check another water system

Questions

Does Baker, MT have lead pipes?

Yes. City of Baker, which serves Baker, reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 392 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Baker?

EPA's service area maps place most of Baker in City of Baker's service area (PWSID MT0000021). North Baker Water and Or Sewer Dist, Fallon County Water District also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Baker home has a lead service line?

Search your address on City of Baker's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.

When will lead pipes in Baker be replaced?

EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask City of Baker whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.