Montana · 16 community water systems
Lead pipes in Lewis And Clark County, MT
16 community water systems serving Lewis And Clark County reported 1 lead and 155 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 499 of unknown material. The most are in City of East Helena.
4.0% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Montana average (1.1%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.0%
- Unknown 13%
- Non-lead 83%
Water systems serving Lewis And Clark County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of East HelenaHelena | 1 | 140 | 0 | 16% |
| Buzz InnEast Helena | 0 | 13 | 49 | 21% |
| Homestead Valley Wua HvhaHelena | 0 | 1 | 44 | 2.2% |
| Camelot HOAHelena | 0 | 1 | 19 | 4.2% |
| Helena Water SystemHelena | 0 | 0 | 214 | 0% |
| Davis Meadow VillageEast Helena | 0 | 0 | 74 | 0% |
| Helena RV and Mobile Home ParkHelena | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0% |
| Pebble Gardens Mobile Home CTHelena | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0% |
| Grass Land EstatesHelena | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0% |
| Broadwater Estates HOAHelena | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0% |
| North Star PUDHelena | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Pele ParkEast Helena | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Blue Cloud SubdivisionHelena | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Eastgate Village Sewer and WaterEast Helena | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Va Medical Center HelenaFort Harrison | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Helena Leisure LLCHelena | 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 Lewis And Clark County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Lewis And Clark County reported 1 lead and 155 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 499 of unknown material.
Which Lewis And Clark County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of East Helena (141), Buzz Inn (13), Homestead Valley Wua Hvha (1).
How do I check my home in Lewis And Clark 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.