Montana · population 7,251
Lead pipes in Laurel, MT
9 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Laurel (population 7,251) gets its water from Laurel Municipal Water System. That system reported 5 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,222, with 1,605 more of unknown material.
0.4% of Laurel Municipal Water System'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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 72%
- Non-lead 27%
Latest lead test for Laurel Municipal Water System (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 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 Laurel Municipal Water System.
Water systems serving Laurel
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Municipal Water SystemMain system | 5 | 4 | 1,605 | 0.4% |
| Go 2 U Water DeliveryAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Fox Water Service IncorporatedAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Sunhaven Mobile Home ParkAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 23 | 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 Laurel
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Laurel Municipal Water System'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
- Billingsno lead reported
- Red Lodge42 lead + galv. lines
- Hardin29 lead + galv. lines
- Livingston170 lead + galv. lines
- Bozeman3 lead + galv. lines
- Belgrade25 lead + galv. lines
- West Yellowstone59 unknown
- Townsend8 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Laurel, MT have lead pipes?
Yes. Laurel Municipal Water System, which serves Laurel, reported 5 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,605 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Laurel?
EPA's service area maps place most of Laurel in Laurel Municipal Water System's service area (PWSID MT0000270). Go 2 U Water Delivery, Fox Water Service Incorporated, Sunhaven Mobile Home Park also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Laurel home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Laurel Municipal Water System'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 Laurel 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 Laurel Municipal Water System whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.