Montana · population 2,209
Lead pipes in Townsend, MT
8 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Townsend (population 2,209) gets its water from City of Townsend. That system reported 0 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 955, with 560 more of unknown material.
0.8% of City of Townsend'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.8%
- Unknown 59%
- Non-lead 41%
Latest lead test for City of Townsend (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 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 Townsend.
Water systems serving Townsend
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of TownsendMain system | 0 | 8 | 560 | 0.8% |
| Mountain View MB HM PKAlso 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 Townsend
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Townsend'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
- East Helena13 lead + galv. lines
- Helena214 unknown
- Belgrade25 lead + galv. lines
- Bozeman3 lead + galv. lines
- Deer Lodge10 lead + galv. lines
- Butte-Silver Bow556 lead + galv. lines
- Livingston170 lead + galv. lines
- Great Falls738 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Townsend, MT have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Townsend, which serves Townsend, reported 0 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 560 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Townsend?
EPA's service area maps place most of Townsend in City of Townsend's service area (PWSID MT0000344). Mountain View MB HM PK also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Townsend home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Townsend'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 Townsend 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 Townsend whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.