Montana · 3 community water systems
Lead pipes in Jefferson County, MT
3 community water systems serving Jefferson County reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 418 of unknown material. The most are in Basin County Water and Sewer Dist.
<0.1% 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%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 32%
- Non-lead 68%
Water systems serving Jefferson County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basin County Water and Sewer DistBasin | 0 | 1 | 97 | 0.8% |
| City of BoulderBoulder | 0 | 0 | 290 | 0% |
| Town of WhitehallWhitehall | 0 | 0 | 31 | 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 Jefferson County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Jefferson County reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 418 of unknown material.
Which Jefferson County water systems have the most lead lines?
Basin County Water and Sewer Dist (1).
How do I check my home in Jefferson 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.