Montana · population 6,031
Lead pipes in Sidney, MT
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Sidney (population 6,031) gets its water from City of Sidney. That system reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,508, with 141 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of City of Sidney'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 5.6%
- Non-lead 94%
Latest lead test for City of Sidney (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 1 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 City of Sidney.
Water systems serving Sidney
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of SidneyMain system | 1 | 0 | 141 | <0.1% |
| Dry Redwater Regional Water AuthorityAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0% |
| Richland Co Valley View WuaAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 14 | 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 Sidney
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Sidney'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
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Questions
Does Sidney, MT have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Sidney, which serves Sidney, reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 141 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Sidney?
EPA's service area maps place most of Sidney in City of Sidney's service area (PWSID MT0000330). Dry Redwater Regional Water Authority, Richland Co Valley View Wua also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Sidney home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Sidney'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 Sidney 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 Sidney whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.