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Water woes continue at prison
Montana National Guard delivers 15,000 gallons of potable water daily as prison staff and consultants continue leak detection efforts at facility housing 1,608 inmates.
- On October 14, 2025, Montana State Prison officials reported a leak that cut pressure to the main water supply, leaving toilets and showers unusable.
- Friday at 6 a.m., the Department of Corrections discovered a buried waterline rupture and hired leak-detection consultants from Missoula and Bozeman to locate breaches.
- The Montana National Guard started 24-hour water runs using Hippo tanker system and contractors delivered more than 200,000 gallons plus 43 mobile shower units and 133 portable toilets.
- DOC Director Brian Gootkin said late Tuesday that crews confirmed three identified leaks at the prison but have no repair timeline; the Montana Department of Environmental Quality will test the water.
- Recently, reports indicate 1,600 inmates have been unable to shower for days amid flooding in units, as the governor approved $20 million for infrastructure upgrades.
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Montana State Prison addresses water disruptions caused by water leaks
DEER LODGE, Mont. – The Montana State Prison suffered a water leak that disrupted water services for inmates. Temporary amenities were put in place for inmates while the Montana Department of Corrections attempts to fix the problem.
More resources called in to Montana State Prison, three water leaks found
The Department of Corrections announced late Tuesday it had identified three water leaks at the prison. The Department of Corrections discovered a “water pipe break” at 6 a.m. on Friday, and an inmate and family members have said conditions have…
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