Montana · population 31,296
Lead pipes in Kalispell, MT
54 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Kalispell (population 31,296) gets its water from Kalispell Public Works. That system reported 40 lead and 14 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 9,938, with 572 more of unknown material.
0.5% of Kalispell Public Works'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 0.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.1%
- Unknown 5.8%
- Non-lead 94%
Latest lead test for Kalispell Public Works (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 2 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 Kalispell Public Works.
Water systems serving Kalispell
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalispell Public WorksMain system | 40 | 14 | 572 | 0.5% |
| Northfork TR CT Columbia FallsAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 7 | 7 | 35% |
| Flathead County Water and SewerAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 5 | 2,473 | 0.1% |
| Country Court Community INCAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 2 | 5 | 17% |
| Mountain Villa Apts KalispellAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 1 | 6 | 14% |
| Morning StarAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 1 | 39 | 2.4% |
| Alpine Pacific UtilitiesAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 152 | 0% |
| Ponderosa Homeowners Assn INCAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 74 | 0% |
| Lion Mountain Homeowners AssocAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0% |
| Fox Hill EstatesAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0% |
| Meadowland HOAAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0% |
| Quail RidgeAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0% |
| Sunrise Terrace Subd No 2Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Meadow Hills Water and Sewer DistrictAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0% |
| West Valley Pines HOA INCAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Lakeshore Heights HOAAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0% |
| Pleasant Hill Estates HOAAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Sunrise Terrace No 1 HOAAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0% |
| Stillwater Water DistrictAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0% |
| Pleasant View Homesites W and S DistrictAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0% |
| Spring Creek MHPAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0% |
| Hillcrest Community WaterAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0% |
| Skyview ParkAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0% |
| District Court LLCAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0% |
| Rosewood AcresAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Brook Drive Water AssnAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 Kalispell
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Kalispell Public Works'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
- Columbia Falls7 unknown
- Whitefish1,874 unknown
- Ronan463 unknown
- Libby3 unknown
- Thompson Falls8 lead + galv. lines
- Missoulano lead reported
- Shelby7 lead + galv. lines
- Hamilton69 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Kalispell, MT have lead pipes?
Yes. Kalispell Public Works, which serves Kalispell, reported 40 lead and 14 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 572 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Kalispell?
EPA's service area maps place most of Kalispell in Kalispell Public Works's service area (PWSID MT0000259). Northfork TR CT Columbia Falls, Flathead County Water and Sewer, Country Court Community INC, Mountain Villa Apts Kalispell, Morning Star, Alpine Pacific Utilities, Ponderosa Homeowners Assn INC, Lion Mountain Homeowners Assoc, Fox Hill Estates, Meadowland HOA, Quail Ridge, Sunrise Terrace Subd No 2, Meadow Hills Water and Sewer District, West Valley Pines HOA INC, Lakeshore Heights HOA, Pleasant Hill Estates HOA, Sunrise Terrace No 1 HOA, Stillwater Water District, Pleasant View Homesites W and S District, Spring Creek MHP, Hillcrest Community Water, Skyview Park, District Court LLC, Rosewood Acres, Brook Drive Water Assn also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Kalispell home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Kalispell Public Works'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 Kalispell 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 Kalispell Public Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.