Gallatin County, MT - Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Gallatin Local Water Quality District


	WATER QUALITY & WATER TESTING: How do I get my well water tested and what should I test for? How do I collect a water sample for chemical testing? How do I collect a water sample for bacteria testing? What do I do if my well tests positive for coliform bacteria? How can I find out the quality of my drinking water? What reports are available on water quality in the Gallatin valley? WATER QUANTITY: Where can I find information about ground water levels in wells in the District? GROUND WATER CONTAMINATION: Are there any contaminated ground water areas in the Gallatin Valley? What is a controlled ground water area? Are there any controlled ground water areas in the Gallatin Valley? What is the Idaho Pole Site? What is the Bozeman Solvent Site? PRIVATE WELL MAINTENANCE & SEPTIC SYSTEMS: My water pressure has decreased. Is my well going dry? Do I need a permit to install a septic system? HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW) & ELECTRONIC WASTE (E-WASTE): Where can I dispose of household hazardous waste? How can I avoid buying hazardous products that might contaminate my drinking water? What is e-waste? GLWQD DISTRICT FEES: Why do I pay an annual fee to the GLWQD, and what does it pay for? WATER RIGHTS & PERMITS: Do I need a permit to drill a well? Do I need to file for a water right on my household well? REALTOR & LANDOWNER RESOURCES: What kind of information is available for new landowners and prospective buyers of property in the Gallatin Valley? LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT, STORMWATER, URBAN CONSERVATION What information is available on low impact development?