We all need clean water.  We drink it.  We fish, swim, boat and enjoy it in our streams and lakes.  It irrigates our crops, is used by our businesses, and helps keep our yards and parks green.  The Lewis and Clark County Water Quality Protection District has worked to preserve, protect, and improve water quality since 1992.

WQPD Board Meeting - February 26, 2019 at 5:30, Room 226 of the City-County Building, 316 N. Park Ave.  Board Agendas

LHWG Meeting -April 11, 2019  Please stay tuned for more information.  Visit the LHWG website.  LHWG

2019 Flooding Information meetings - The County, the Valley Flood Committee and the COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disasters) sponsored a series of three meetings beginning in January that provided the community with information on the 2018 flood, how to prepare for future flooding, and hands-on activities of ways to protect you and your home. 

 If you were unable to make any of the informative flood meetings, the WQPD provided the  presentations for you to view.  They offer helpful links in case you you want to track water levels both with surface water and groundwater. 

As you are scrolling through the slides, please note the conversation box in the upper left hand of each slide of the WQPD presentations.  A description and/or explanation of the slide was provided for each.Please let your neighbors know that this information is here. 

January 24th WQPD presentation,

February 28th WQPD presentation,  

Feb 28th NWS Presentation

 

County Agencies Contact Information:

Disaster & Emergency Services, 406-447-8285 - Public Information Hotline, 406-447-1605

Environmental Health, 406-447-8351 - Drinking Water, Well Safety, Sewage, Septic Systems

Public Health, 406-457-8900 - Food Safety, Mold, Shelter Inspections, Disease Control

Public Works, 406-447-8037 - Road Repair, Bridge Repair, Culverts

Sheriff's Office, 406-457-8235 (non-emergencies) - Evacuation, Traffic Control, Road Closures

Planning & Floodplain Administration - 406-447-8394 - 

 

Helena Valley Flood survey.

 

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Is your well water safe?  Find out.  Reduced Cost Water Sampling Kits Available  Annual well water testing is the only way to know if your water is safe.  Stop by the City-County Building, room 230 to pick up your drinking water sampling kit.  This kit is offered at a reduced cost, plus you can receive an additional $25 reimbursement from the L&C Conservation District. For more information on the program click here: MSU Extension Water Quality

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Montana Water Supply Report - Spring 2018

Stream Gage reports - Surface Water Assessment and Monitoring Program

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National Groundwater Awareness Week   is March 10-16, 2019 but anytime is a good time to sample your well.  Stop by and see us and let's talk about your well. 

This is a great reminder to test and protect your groundwater.  What will you do to protect your groundwater?  Take advantage of the reduced cost sampling program.  Kits are available at the City/County Building, Room 230. 

 

 

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