Montana · population 9,021
Lead pipes in Livingston, MT
170 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Livingston (population 9,021) gets its water from City of Livingston. That system reported 7 lead and 163 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,038, with 3,237 more of unknown material.
4.2% of City of Livingston'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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.0%
- Unknown 80%
- Non-lead 16%
Latest lead test for City of Livingston (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 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 Livingston.
Water systems serving Livingston
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of LivingstonMain system | 7 | 163 | 3,237 | 4.2% |
| Pine Crest TR PKAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0% |
| Sleeping Giant Community INCAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 22 | 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 Livingston
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Livingston'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
- Bozeman3 lead + galv. lines
- Belgrade25 lead + galv. lines
- Townsend8 lead + galv. lines
- Red Lodge42 lead + galv. lines
- West Yellowstone59 unknown
- Laurel9 lead + galv. lines
- East Helena13 lead + galv. lines
- Helena214 unknown
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Questions
Does Livingston, MT have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Livingston, which serves Livingston, reported 7 lead and 163 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,237 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Livingston?
EPA's service area maps place most of Livingston in City of Livingston's service area (PWSID MT0000573). Pine Crest TR PK, Sleeping Giant Community INC also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Livingston home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Livingston'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 Livingston 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 Livingston whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.