Water Service Restored to Montana State Prison Buildings, but Much Work Remains, DOC Says

Forgotten Mass.: Underground buildings and tuberculosis - welcome to Rutland Prison Camp

From housing minor offenders who produced food for Worcester to becoming part of a water supply system, the Rutland facility's brief history has left intriguing ruins behind.

Water back on at Montana State Prison

The return comes a little more than two weeks after the department abruptly shut off supply to most of the facility in response to leaks in the system.

Water service restored to Montana State Prison buildings, but much work remains, DOC says

It's been two weeks since the Montana National Guard was summoned to the 1,600-bed prison due to a system failure that left showers, toilets and sinks without water.

Water service at Montana State Prison fully restored

The state is using $21 million in appropriated funds to improve water infrastructure at the prison. That funding was passed last session and the timeline on construction has now sped up.

DOC restores full water service at Montana State Prison

A puddle of water gathers under the Secure Adjustment Unit on Wednesday afternoon after another leak is found in the piping inside Montana State Prison. (DOC photo)The Montana Department of Corrections announced crews have restored full water service at Montana State Prison near Deer Lodge. Water had previously been restored throughout most of the facility on Friday, with additional worked needed at the High Side 2 facility during the weekend. “…