Bingham County, Montana — public water systems

How does Bingham County compare with other Montana counties?

Bingham County has the 46th-most active public water systems among the 76 counties listed for active Montana systems in EPA records; among the 55 with 3 or more systems, the median has 16. Its systems report 2,894 people served in total, the 38th-largest county figure in the state and 0.2% of the statewide total. The average system here reports serving 482 people, roughly in line with the Montana average of 489. Population figures are what each system reports; people served by more than one system, such as a wholesaler and the town that buys from it, are counted by each.

Where does Bingham County's drinking water come from?

By primary water source, Bingham County's active systems draw on groundwater (6, 100%). Overall, all rely mainly on groundwater (including purchased groundwater) and none on surface water, compared with 89% and 11% across Montana. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers. The county's largest system, LDS Thomas Ward Church, draws primarily on groundwater.

What kinds of water systems operate in Bingham County?

Bingham County's active systems break down as 6 transient non-community systems (100%). A transient non-community water system serves places where people do not stay long, such as gas stations and campgrounds, and regularly serves at least 25 people a day for at least 60 days a year. EPA lists their owner types as private (100%).