Montana · population 12,741
Lead pipes in Belgrade, MT
25 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Belgrade (population 12,741) gets its water from City of Belgrade. That system reported 0 lead and 25 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,942, with 2,094 more of unknown material.
0.4% of City of Belgrade's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Montana average (1.1%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 30%
- Non-lead 69%
Latest lead test for City of Belgrade (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.8 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Belgrade.
Water systems serving Belgrade
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of BelgradeMain system | 0 | 25 | 2,094 | 0.4% |
| Belgrade Trailer CourtAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5.6% |
| River Rock County Water and Sewer DistAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Springvale SubdivisionAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 60 | 0% |
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 Belgrade
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Belgrade's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
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.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Bozeman3 lead + galv. lines
- Livingston170 lead + galv. lines
- Townsend8 lead + galv. lines
- East Helena13 lead + galv. lines
- Helena214 unknown
- Butte-Silver Bow556 lead + galv. lines
- West Yellowstone59 unknown
- Dillon4 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Belgrade, MT have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Belgrade, which serves Belgrade, reported 0 lead and 25 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,094 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Belgrade?
EPA's service area maps place most of Belgrade in City of Belgrade's service area (PWSID MT0000136). Belgrade Trailer Court, River Rock County Water and Sewer Dist, Springvale Subdivision also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Belgrade home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Belgrade'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 Belgrade 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 Belgrade whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.