Montana · population 3,006
Lead pipes in Deer Lodge, MT
10 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Deer Lodge (population 3,006) gets its water from City of Deer Lodge. That system reported 0 lead and 10 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,443, with 1,338 more of unknown material.
0.7% of City of Deer Lodge'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) 0.7%
- Unknown 93%
- Non-lead 6.6%
Latest lead test for City of Deer Lodge (Jan 2015–Dec 2017): 2 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for City of Deer Lodge.
Water systems serving Deer Lodge
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Deer LodgeMain system | 0 | 10 | 1,338 | 0.7% |
| Montana State PrisonAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 9 | 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 Deer Lodge
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Deer Lodge'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
- Butte-Silver Bow556 lead + galv. lines
- Helena214 unknown
- East Helena13 lead + galv. lines
- Townsend8 lead + galv. lines
- Hamilton69 lead + galv. lines
- Missoulano lead reported
- Dillon4 lead + galv. lines
- Belgrade25 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Deer Lodge, MT have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Deer Lodge, which serves Deer Lodge, reported 0 lead and 10 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,338 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Deer Lodge?
EPA's service area maps place most of Deer Lodge in City of Deer Lodge's service area (PWSID MT0000197). Montana State Prison also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Deer Lodge home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Deer Lodge'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 Deer Lodge 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 Deer Lodge whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.