Montana · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Lake County, MT
7 community water systems serving Lake County reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,367 of unknown material. The most are in Town of St Ignatius.
<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 54%
- Non-lead 46%
Water systems serving Lake County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of St IgnatiusSt Ignatius | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.7% |
| City of PolsonPolson | 0 | 0 | 1,876 | 0% |
| City of RonanRonan | 0 | 0 | 463 | 0% |
| Mission Mountain View HOARonan | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0% |
| Shelter Bay EstatesRollins | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Ridgewood EstatesBigfork - Lake Co | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Pablo Lake County Water and Sewer DistPablo | 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 Lake County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Lake County reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,367 of unknown material.
Which Lake County water systems have the most lead lines?
Town of St Ignatius (2).
How do I check my home in Lake 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.