Montana · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Chouteau County, MT
5 community water systems serving Chouteau County reported 6 lead and 34 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 642 of unknown material. The most are in City of Fort Benton.
2.7% 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 0.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.3%
- Unknown 43%
- Non-lead 54%
Water systems serving Chouteau County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Fort BentonFort Benton | 0 | 29 | 553 | 3.8% |
| Highwood County Water and Sewer DistrictHighwood | 3 | 5 | 44 | 7.8% |
| Town of Big SandyBig Sandy | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0.6% |
| Town of GeraldineGeraldine | 1 | 0 | 28 | 0.6% |
| Loma County Water DistrictLoma | 0 | 0 | 16 | 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 Chouteau County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Chouteau County reported 6 lead and 34 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 642 of unknown material.
Which Chouteau County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Fort Benton (29), Highwood County Water and Sewer District (8), Town of Big Sandy (2).
How do I check my home in Chouteau 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.