Montana · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Toole County, MT
7 community water systems serving Toole County reported 5 lead and 17 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 699 of unknown material. The most are in Town of Sunburst.
1.2% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Montana average (1.1%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.9%
- Unknown 39%
- Non-lead 60%
Water systems serving Toole County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of SunburstSunburst | 1 | 13 | 267 | 5.0% |
| City of ShelbyShelby | 3 | 4 | 300 | 0.6% |
| Town of KevinKevin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.1% |
| Sweetgrass Water Users AssnSweetgrass | 0 | 0 | 70 | 0% |
| Galata County Water DistrictGalata | 0 | 0 | 49 | 0% |
| Nine Mile Co Water and Sewer DistrictToole County | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0% |
| Devon Water INCShelby | 0 | 0 | 4 | 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 Toole County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Toole County reported 5 lead and 17 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 699 of unknown material.
Which Toole County water systems have the most lead lines?
Town of Sunburst (14), City of Shelby (7), Town of Kevin (1).
How do I check my home in Toole 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.