Montana · 2 community water systems
Lead pipes in Broadwater County, MT
2 community water systems serving Broadwater County reported 0 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 561 of unknown material. The most are in City of Townsend.
0.8% of these systems' 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 54%
- Non-lead 45%
Water systems serving Broadwater County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of TownsendTownsend | 0 | 8 | 560 | 0.8% |
| Mountain View MB HM PKTownsend | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Broadwater County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Broadwater County reported 0 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 561 of unknown material.
Which Broadwater County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Townsend (8).
How do I check my home in Broadwater County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.