Montana · 15 community water systems
Lead pipes in Yellowstone County, MT
15 community water systems serving Yellowstone County reported 5 lead and 158 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,122 of unknown material. The most are in City of Billings.
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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 7.1%
- Non-lead 93%
Water systems serving Yellowstone County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of BillingsBillings | 0 | 150 | 13 | 0.5% |
| Laurel Municipal Water SystemLaurel | 5 | 4 | 1,605 | 0.4% |
| Hillside VillageBillings | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1.6% |
| Lockwood Water and Sewer DistrictBillings | 0 | 0 | 1,355 | 0% |
| C & C Community INCBillings | 0 | 0 | 69 | 0% |
| Duck Creek Mobile Home ParkBillings | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0% |
| Sunhaven Mobile Home ParkLaurel | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0% |
| Pryor Creek Water AssnHuntley | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0% |
| Golden Eagle Water Users AssnBillings | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0% |
| Hidden Lake Yellowstone County W and S DBillings | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Fox Water Service IncorporatedLaurel | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Pioneer Water ServiceBillings | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Go 2 U Water DeliveryLaurel | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Eastwood Mobile Home CourtBillings | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Billings Heights Co Water Dist ofBillings | 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 Yellowstone County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Yellowstone County reported 5 lead and 158 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,122 of unknown material.
Which Yellowstone County water systems have the most lead lines?
City of Billings (150), Laurel Municipal Water System (9), Hillside Village (4).
How do I check my home in Yellowstone 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.