Montana · population 2,239
Lead pipes in East Helena, MT
13 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of East Helena (population 2,239) gets its water from Buzz Inn. That system reported 0 lead and 13 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 62, with 49 more of unknown material.
21% of Buzz Inn's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Montana average (1.1%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 21%
- Unknown 79%
- Non-lead 0%
Latest lead test for Buzz Inn (Jan 2025–Dec 2027): not detected 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 Buzz Inn.
Water systems serving East Helena
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz InnMain system | 0 | 13 | 49 | 21% |
| Eastgate Village Sewer and WaterAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Pele ParkAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Davis Meadow VillageAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 74 | 0% |
| City of East HelenaServes nearby areas | 1 | 140 | 0 | 16% |
| Helena Water SystemServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 214 | 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 East Helena
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Buzz Inn'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
- Helena214 unknown
- Townsend8 lead + galv. lines
- Deer Lodge10 lead + galv. lines
- Butte-Silver Bow556 lead + galv. lines
- Belgrade25 lead + galv. lines
- Great Falls738 lead + galv. lines
- Bozeman3 lead + galv. lines
- Livingston170 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does East Helena, MT have lead pipes?
Yes. Buzz Inn, which serves East Helena, reported 0 lead and 13 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 49 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to East Helena?
EPA's service area maps place most of East Helena in Buzz Inn's service area (PWSID MT0000592). Eastgate Village Sewer and Water, Pele Park, Davis Meadow Village, City of East Helena, Helena Water System also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my East Helena home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Buzz Inn'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 East Helena 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 Buzz Inn whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.