Don't drink Butte water from south of Front Street

August 13, 2025

10:06 pm

BUTTE – Due to an over pressurization event at Montana Resources, contaminants were flushed into the potable water system in Butte-Silver Bow. Residents south of Front Street are ordered not to consume the tap water until the Water Division is able to test and clear the contamination. Public Works Director Mark Neary (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) states that they are working diligently to fix the situation and will update the community as soon as possible.