Montana · 12 community water systems
Lead pipes in Cascade County, MT
12 community water systems serving Cascade County reported 157 lead and 762 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,644 of unknown material. The most are in City of Great Falls.
3.6% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Montana average (1.1%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.0%
- Unknown 22%
- Non-lead 74%
Water systems serving Cascade County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Great FallsGreat Falls | 156 | 582 | 5,383 | 3.3% |
| Town of CascadeCascade | 0 | 112 | 1 | 31% |
| Pleasant Park Community INCGreat Falls | 0 | 28 | 16 | 56% |
| Town of BeltBelt | 0 | 25 | 97 | 9.6% |
| Tracy Water Users CorpSand Coulee | 0 | 15 | 64 | 19% |
| Black Eagle Cascade County Water SewerBlack Eagle | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.2% |
| Stockett Water and Sewer DistStockett | 0 | 0 | 49 | 0% |
| Two Buttes Water Users AssnSun River | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0% |
| Town of NeihartNeihart | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Malmstrom Air Force BaseGreat Falls | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sun Prairie Village CountyGreat Falls | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Prairie Water CompanyGreat Falls | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Cascade County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Cascade County reported 157 lead and 762 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,644 of unknown material.
Which Cascade County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Great Falls (738), Town of Cascade (112), Pleasant Park Community INC (28).
How do I check my home in Cascade 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.