Water Quality in Billings, MT (59079)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 59079.
Past Health-Based Violations
18 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 14 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 85% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
3,940
Population
19
Water Systems
32
Violations (5yr)
18
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (19)
Billings City Of
Shepherd Schools
Shepherd Schools
All resolvedShepherd Elementary School
Shepherd High School & Annex
Shepherd Old High School
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Shepherd Junior High School
Eds Water Service Billings
Shepherd County Market
Kountry Kare Inc
9 health-basedKid Corral Day Care
7 health-basedQuick Mart
Sunburst Meadows
Snack Shack
Quick Mart
Red Rooster Bar
2 health-basedMccann'S Water Service Llc
All resolvedCountry Cupboard
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Billings (59079) has more violations than 85% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 32.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
Reverse Osmosis System
One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.
Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.