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

Surface water 114,000 people served
0 violations

Shepherd Schools

Groundwater 1,000 people served
0 violations

Shepherd Schools

All resolved
Groundwater 800 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Shepherd Elementary School

Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations

Shepherd High School & Annex

Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations

Shepherd Old High School

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Emmanuel Lutheran Church

Groundwater 180 people served
0 violations

Shepherd Junior High School

Groundwater 125 people served
0 violations

Eds Water Service Billings

Purchased surface water 120 people served
0 violations

Shepherd County Market

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Kountry Kare Inc

9 health-based
Groundwater 60 people served
13 violations (5yr) · 9 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Kid Corral Day Care

7 health-based
Purchased surface water 60 people served
10 violations (5yr) · 7 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Quick Mart

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Sunburst Meadows

Purchased surface water 50 people served
0 violations

Snack Shack

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Quick Mart

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Red Rooster Bar

2 health-based
Groundwater 40 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Mccann'S Water Service Llc

All resolved
Purchased surface water 25 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Country Cupboard

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Nitrate-NitriteHealth-Based
20 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

5 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

2 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: 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.

Fewer violations 85th percentile More violations

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.

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