Lead Pipe Map

Montana · 46 community water systems

Lead pipes in Flathead County, MT

46 community water systems serving Flathead County reported 40 lead and 60 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,387 of unknown material. The most are in Kalispell Public Works.

0.4% 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%).

40Lead
60Galvanized, replace
6,387Unknown
19,257Non-lead

Water systems serving Flathead County

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% leadPeople
Kalispell Public WorksKalispell40145720.5%25,000
Pleasant Grove Manufactured Home SitesLakeside0270100%70
Northfork TR CT Columbia FallsKalispell07735%48
Flathead County Water and SewerKalispell052,4730.1%9,520
Bigfork County Water and SewerBigfork022270.1%6,100
Country Court Community INCKalispell02517%25
Hungry Horse Co Water and Sewer DistrictHungry Horse012130.3%1,135
Morning StarKalispell01392.4%85
Mountain Villa Apts KalispellKalispell01614%300
City of WhitefishWhitefish001,8740%10,418
Alpine Pacific UtilitiesKalispell001520%270
Flathead Co Water District No 8Whitefish001020%475
Flathead County Water Dist 101Columbia Falls00980%210
Big Mountain Water CompanyWhitefish00780%2,435
Ponderosa Homeowners Assn INCKalispell00740%246
Happy Valley Water Dist B KSPLWhitefish00440%207
Halfmoon Meadows HOAWhitefish00370%25
Spring Creek MHPKalispell00330%82
Pleasant View Homesites W and S DistrictKalispell00300%85
Hideaway TR PK Columbia FallsColumbia Falls00300%75
Sunrise Terrace No 1 HOAKalispell00290%85
Lion Mountain Homeowners AssocKalispell00280%204
Skyview ParkKalispell00270%55
Meadow Lake Co Water and Sewer DistrictColumbia Falls00250%950
Big Sky Mobile ManorColumbia Falls00230%35
Meadowland HOAKalispell00200%150
Alpine Village WuaWhitefish00170%125
Stillwater Water DistrictKalispell00160%85
Hillcrest Community WaterKalispell00150%65
Tamarack Woods HOA LakesideLakeside00130%180
District Court LLCKalispell00120%50
Country Lake Homes WhitefishWhitefish0090%260
Quail RidgeKalispell0080%148
Meadow Hills Water and Sewer DistrictKalispell0080%130
Lakeshore Heights HOAKalispell0080%100
City of Columbia FallsColumbia Falls0070%4,450
Northwoods Water System Coop INCWhitefish0070%135
Fox Hill EstatesKalispell0060%163
Emerald Heights HOA Water & Sewer DistWhitefish0040%70
Ptarmigan Village INCWhitefish0030%600
Sunrise Terrace Subd No 2Kalispell0030%131
West Valley Pines HOA INCKalispell0020%130
Pleasant Hill Estates HOAKalispell0010%90
Rosewood AcresKalispell0010%50
Brook Drive Water AssnKalispell0010%32
Lakeside Water SystemLakeside0000%1,225

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

  1. Check the pipe where water enters your home.
  2. Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
  3. Test your water, often free through the utility.
  4. Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.

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Questions

Does Flathead County have lead pipes?

Yes. Water systems serving Flathead County reported 40 lead and 60 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,387 of unknown material.

Which Flathead County water systems have the most lead lines?

Kalispell Public Works (54), Pleasant Grove Manufactured Home Sites (27), Northfork TR CT Columbia Falls (7).

How do I check my home in Flathead 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.