Water Quality in FORT SMITH, MT (59035)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 59035.

181

Total Violations

70

Health-Based

111

Monitoring / Reporting

176

Resolved

What does this mean?

176 of 181 violations have been resolved. 70 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 111 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 11 Population served: 2,298

Violations Detail (181 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AOct 22, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AOct 22, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AOct 22, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/ASep 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/ASep 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/ASep 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
E. COLIMonitoring0N/ASep 15, 2025ResolvedSevere gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLIMonitoring0N/ASep 15, 2025ResolvedSevere gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
E. COLIMonitoring0N/ASep 15, 2025ResolvedSevere gastrointestinal illness; may be fatal in vulnerable populations
Groundwater RuleMonitoringN/AN/AAug 31, 2025ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(19)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Oct 22Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Oct 22Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Oct 22Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Sep 30Resolved

E. COLI

34

Sep 15Resolved

E. COLI

34

Sep 15Resolved

E. COLI

34

Sep 15Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Aug 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Aug 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Aug 31Resolved

Nitrate-Nitrite

01

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate-Nitrite

01

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate-Nitrite

01

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate-Nitrite

01

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Mar 31Resolved

2024(40)

Nitrate-Nitrite

01

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate-Nitrite

01

Dec 31Resolved

Nitrate-Nitrite

01

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 29Active

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 29Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 29Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Nov 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Nov 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Nov 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Sep 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

72

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Sep 30Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Aug 31Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Aug 31Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Aug 31Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Aug 31Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Jul 31Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Jul 31Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Jul 31Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Jul 31Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Jun 30Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Jun 30Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Jun 30Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Jun 30Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

May 31Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

May 31Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

May 31Resolved

Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

May 31Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Apr 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Apr 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

41

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

How Does This Compare?

FORT SMITH (59035) has 181 recorded violations, including 70 health-based. 5 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

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