Public Works Director
Lon Sibley
lesibley@midrivers.com
Contact Information
Water & Sewer Department
34 3rd Ave West
Roundup, MT 59072
(406) 323-2804   
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
Monday - Friday
Utility Billing Clerk
​Cassie Mann
utility@midrivers.com
FOR AFTER HOURS EMERGENCIES
Call Dispatch at 
(406) 323-1402

Utility Billing

Your water is metered and read electronically, usually the 3rd Thursday of each month.

The current water rates are $33.02 for up to 3,000 gallons for residential and 36.47 for commercial. The City did a rate increase in 2016 for the purchase of the new water meters and the water main replacement project. 
  • The utility bills are always mailed the last working day of the month.
  • A penalty of 10% is charged to the water portion of the bill if not paid by the 10th of each month.

WATER

The main objective of the Roundup Water Department is to provide the citizens of Roundup with usable, safe water.  The Water crew works hard maintaining the water lines, checking the wells, collecting samples and performing various tests to assure that this objective is met. The city water is safe for drinking although some may say it has a terrible smell and taste. Most of the citizens purchase drinking water. 
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The City water is provided by wells. It is tested monthly to meet State Water Quality Standards. The present water supply for Roundup consists of two wells located near the fairgrounds. The water is then pumped to a water storage tank on the North side of town. The Total capacity of the storage tank is 2,000,000 gallons. 

SEWER

The Sewer Department also provides an essential service for the comfort and well being of the citizens of Roundup.  The sewer crew works hard in all kinds of weather to keep the sewer main lines running clear and free of blockages.  The sewer crew is also responsible for maintaining the storm drains.
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​If you experience a sewer back-up, please call the Roundup Public Works Department first so that the sewer crew may check the main line. You will then be informed of the appropriate next step.

Projects

Neptune  Water Meters

The City replaced all the water meters in 2015. The new meters are read by a handheld device. The meters provide accurate water reading and can tell home owners if they have a continuous leak. The meters cut down on the man hours to read the entire town. All meters can be read in a matter of minutes. 

Water Main Replacement

Approximately 40% of the water mains in Roundup consist of cast iron pipe that is nearly 100 years old. The deteriorated condition impacts the City's water quality. The City has been working on updating the entire water system since 2011.
Water Trivia
  • it requires appoximately 4 gallons of water to process a pound of hamburger.
  • About 39,000 gallons of water are used to manufacture a new car.
  • An average residence in the U.S. uses 107,000 gallons per year.
  • Of all the earth's water, 97% is in the oceans, 2% is frozen, and 1% is suitable for drinking water.