Montana · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Sanders County, MT
6 community water systems serving Sanders County reported 0 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 447 of unknown material. The most are in City of Thompson Falls.
0.4% 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) 0.4%
- Unknown 20%
- Non-lead 79%
Water systems serving Sanders County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Thompson FallsThompson Falls | 0 | 8 | 2 | 1.1% |
| Hot Springs Municipal WaterHot Springs | 0 | 0 | 376 | 0% |
| Salish Shores Trade Winds Comm VillageThompson Falls | 0 | 0 | 46 | 0% |
| Heron Community Water SystemHeron | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0% |
| Noxon Water DistrictNoxon | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Town of PlainsPlains | 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 Sanders County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Sanders County reported 0 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 447 of unknown material.
Which Sanders County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Thompson Falls (8).
How do I check my home in Sanders 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.