Water Quality in Great Falls, MT (59414)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 59414.

Past Health-Based Violations

3 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 20 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 78% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

781

Population

12

Water Systems

23

Violations (5yr)

3

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (12)

Great Falls City Of

Surface water 60,000 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Black Eagle Cascade County Water Sewer

Purchased surface water 1,233 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Mountain View Coop Lincoln

Groundwater 950 people served
0 violations

Bushard Water Company

1 health-based
Purchased surface water 425 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Mountain View Co-Op Ulm

All resolved
Purchased surface water 421 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Frontier Inn

Purchased surface water 300 people served
0 violations

Prospector Casino

Purchased groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Kibbey Korner Truck Stop

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Loenbro Office Building

1 health-based
Purchased surface water 45 people served
8 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Loenbro Fabrication Facility

All resolved
Purchased surface water 30 people served
9 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Bootlegger Bar & Casino

1 health-based
Purchased surface water 28 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Red Barn

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

16 violations
All resolved
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

6 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Approaching limit
8 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

How Does This Compare?

Great Falls (59414) has more violations than 78% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 23.

Fewer violations 78th 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.

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

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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