Montana - 2012 State Policy Information 
Below are results for Montana from the 2011/2012 Water Efficiency and Conservation State Scorecard survey.
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- What state agency or agencies are in charge of drinking water conservation/efficiency?
Dept of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC)
- Does the state have a water consumption regulation for toilets that is more stringent than the federal standard?
No
- Does the state have a water consumption regulation for showerheads that is more stringent than the federal standard?
No
- Does the state have a water consumption regulation for urinals that is more stringent than the federal standard?
No
- Does the state have a water consumption regulation for clothes washers that is more stringent than the federal standard?
No
- Does the state have a water consumption regulation for pre-rinse spray valves that is more stringent than the federal standard?
No
- Does the state have mandatory building or plumbing codes requiring water efficient products that exceed the federal standard?
No
- Does the state have any regulations or policies for water utilities regarding water loss in the utility distribution system?
No
- Does the state require conservation activities as part of its water permitting process or water right permit?
No
- Does the state require preparation of drought emergency plans by water utilities or cities on any prescribed schedule?
No
- Does the state have a mandatory planning requirement for potable water conservation/efficiency separate from drought emergency plans?
No
- Does the state have the authority to approve or reject the conservation plans?
No
- How often does the state require the water utilities to submit a potable water conservation plan (not part of a drought emergency plan)?
N/A
- If the state has a mandatory planning requirement for potable water conservation separate from drought emergency plans, is there a framework or prescribed methodology?
N/A
- Does the state require water utilities to implement conservation measures, beyond just the preparation and submittal of plans?
No
- Does the state offer financial assistance to utilities, cities, or counties for urban water conservation programs such as a revolving loan fund? Grants? Bonds? Appropriations?
Montana Code Annotated 85-1-301
(1) The department may provide, by resolution, at one time or from time to time, for the issuance of water conservation revenue bonds of the state for the purpose of paying the cost, of any one or more public works.
Montana Code Annotated 85-1-602
(1) The department shall administer a renewable resource grant and loan program to enhance Montana's renewable resources through projects that measurably conserve, develop, manage, or preserve resources.
Montana Code Annotated 85-1-301 Text
Montana Code Annotated 85-1-602 Text
- Does the state offer technical assistance for urban water conservation programs?
No
- Does the state require volumetric billing?
No
What percentage or number of publicly supplied water connections (residential and nonresidential) are metered in your state?
- Does the state provide statewide ET microclimate information for urban landscapes?
No
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