Montana · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Valley County, MT
6 community water systems serving Valley County reported 12 lead and 19 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,088 of unknown material. The most are in City of Glasgow.
1.1% 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 0.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 73%
- Non-lead 26%
Water systems serving Valley County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of GlasgowGlasgow | 11 | 17 | 1,357 | 1.8% |
| Town of NashuaNashua | 0 | 1 | 259 | 0.4% |
| Hinsdale Water DepartmentHinsdale | 0 | 1 | 157 | 0.6% |
| Fort Peck Rural County Water DistrictFort Peck | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.2% |
| North Valley County Water and Sewer DistSt Marie | 0 | 0 | 306 | 0% |
| Town of Fort PeckFort Peck | 0 | 0 | 6 | 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 Valley County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Valley County reported 12 lead and 19 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,088 of unknown material.
Which Valley County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Glasgow (28), Town of Nashua (1), Hinsdale Water Department (1).
How do I check my home in Valley 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.