Montana · 15 community water systems
Lead pipes in Gallatin County, MT
15 community water systems serving Gallatin County reported 3 lead and 134 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,505 of unknown material. The most are in City of Three Forks.
0.5% 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.5%
- Unknown 8.7%
- Non-lead 91%
Water systems serving Gallatin County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Three ForksThree Forks | 3 | 63 | 94 | 6.9% |
| Gallatin Village Mob HM ParkBozeman | 0 | 35 | 0 | 100% |
| City of BelgradeBelgrade | 0 | 25 | 2,094 | 0.4% |
| Town of ManhattanManhattan | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0.8% |
| City of BozemanBozeman | 0 | 3 | 15 | <0.1% |
| Belgrade Trailer CourtBelgrade | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5.6% |
| Baxter Creek No 2 HOABozeman | 0 | 0 | 122 | 0% |
| Springvale SubdivisionBelgrade | 0 | 0 | 60 | 0% |
| Town of West YellowstoneWest Yellowstone | 0 | 0 | 59 | 0% |
| North Star Zoot WaterBozeman | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0% |
| Mt Ellis AcademyBozeman | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0% |
| Hebgen Lake Estates Co Water Sewer DistrWest Yellowstone | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0% |
| Spirit Hills SubdivisionBozeman | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| River Rock County Water and Sewer DistBelgrade | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Rae Water and Sewer Dist 313Bozeman | 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 Gallatin County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Gallatin County reported 3 lead and 134 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,505 of unknown material.
Which Gallatin County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Three Forks (66), Gallatin Village Mob HM Park (35), City of Belgrade (25).
How do I check my home in Gallatin 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.