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Butte Not 'Out of the Water' yet, but Officials Say Things Are Looking Up
No contamination detected in initial tests of Butte-Silver Bow's water after potential mine water exposure, but the 'Do Not Consume' order remains until all tests conclude.
- On August 14, 2025, the Department of Environmental Quality informed Butte-Silver Bow that initial results from internal and state lab analyses suggest no signs of contamination.
- Wednesday, Montana Resources believed a cross-connection between process and municipal water may exist, as reported by Mark Thompson, after a fire hose was attached to the processed mill water pipeline.
- This evening, Butte-Silver Bow water treatment employees are collecting an additional seven samples from the affected area, and 125 bottles have been sent to Helena for analysis.
- Residents can pick up water at the Butte Civic Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, with the Do Not Consume warning in effect, and the BSB Hotline operating until 10 p.m. Thursday.
- Officials expect final analysis from the Bureau of Mines early Friday afternoon after samples were delivered to the State Lab recently.
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