Montana · population 57,894
Lead pipes in Bozeman, MT
3 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Bozeman (population 57,894) gets its water from City of Bozeman. That system reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 14,625, with 15 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of City of Bozeman'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) <0.1%
- Unknown 0.1%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for City of Bozeman (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.6 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 Bozeman.
Water systems serving Bozeman
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of BozemanMain system | 0 | 3 | 15 | <0.1% |
| Gallatin Village Mob HM ParkAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 35 | 0 | 100% |
| North Star Zoot WaterAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0% |
| Rae Water and Sewer Dist 313Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Baxter Creek No 2 HOAAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 122 | 0% |
| Spirit Hills SubdivisionAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Mt Ellis AcademyAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 17 | 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 Bozeman
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Bozeman'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
- Belgrade25 lead + galv. lines
- Livingston170 lead + galv. lines
- Townsend8 lead + galv. lines
- West Yellowstone59 unknown
- East Helena13 lead + galv. lines
- Helena214 unknown
- Butte-Silver Bow556 lead + galv. lines
- Dillon4 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Bozeman, MT have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Bozeman, which serves Bozeman, reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 15 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Bozeman?
EPA's service area maps place most of Bozeman in City of Bozeman's service area (PWSID MT0000161). Gallatin Village Mob HM Park, North Star Zoot Water, Rae Water and Sewer Dist 313, Baxter Creek No 2 HOA, Spirit Hills Subdivision, Mt Ellis Academy also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Bozeman home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Bozeman'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 Bozeman 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 Bozeman whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.