Montana · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Carbon County, MT
6 community water systems serving Carbon County reported 0 lead and 61 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,134 of unknown material. The most are in Red Lodge Water Dept.
2.1% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Montana average (1.1%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.1%
- Unknown 72%
- Non-lead 26%
Water systems serving Carbon County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lodge Water DeptRed Lodge | 0 | 42 | 1,085 | 2.4% |
| Town of FrombergFromberg | 0 | 12 | 218 | 4.0% |
| Bearcreek Municipal Water SysRed Lodge | 0 | 7 | 1 | 10% |
| Town of BridgerBridger | 0 | 0 | 423 | 0% |
| Town of JolietJoliet | 0 | 0 | 271 | 0% |
| Roberts Wua Carbon Co Water and SewerRoberts | 0 | 0 | 136 | 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 Carbon County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Carbon County reported 0 lead and 61 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,134 of unknown material.
Which Carbon County water systems have the most lead lines?
Red Lodge Water Dept (42), Town of Fromberg (12), Bearcreek Municipal Water Sys (7).
How do I check my home in Carbon 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.