Montana · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Richland County, MT
4 community water systems serving Richland County reported 1 lead and 16 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 486 of unknown material. The most are in Town of Fairview.
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 15%
- Non-lead 84%
Water systems serving Richland County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of FairviewFairview | 0 | 16 | 279 | 3.2% |
| City of SidneySidney | 1 | 0 | 141 | <0.1% |
| Lambert Sewer and Water AssnLambert | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0% |
| Richland Co Valley View WuaSidney | 0 | 0 | 14 | 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 Richland County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Richland County reported 1 lead and 16 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 486 of unknown material.
Which Richland County water systems have the most lead lines?
Town of Fairview (16), City of Sidney (1).
How do I check my home in Richland 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.