Water Quality in Browning, MT (59417)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 59417.

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

7,470

Population

25

Water Systems

78

Violations (5yr)

9

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (25)

Browning Town Of

Groundwater 4,773 people served
0 violations

Town Of Browning

All resolved
Purchased surface water 4,671 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Two Medicine Water - East Glacier

1 health-based
Surface water 1,504 people served
15 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

St Mary Koa

1 health-based
Groundwater 700 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Bedrockbabb Water System

All resolved
Groundwater 645 people served
6 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Blackfeet Community Hospital

Purchased surface water 600 people served
10 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 14 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Park Grocery And Cafe

Groundwater 437 people served
0 violations

Park Cafe

Purchased groundwater 437 people served
0 violations

Heart Butte Water System

1 health-based
Groundwater 400 people served
8 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Seville Water System

All resolved
Purchased surface water 300 people served
13 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Starr School Water System

1 health-based
Groundwater 250 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Last Starr Homes (Inactive)

Groundwater 225 people served
0 violations

Rising Sun Pizza

All resolved
Groundwater 209 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

St Mary Koa Campground

Groundwater 208 people served
0 violations

Johnson'S Of St. Mary

1 health-based
Groundwater 205 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Johnsons Of St Mary

Groundwater under influence of surface water 102 people served
0 violations

Heart Of Glacier Campground & Cabins

1 health-based
Groundwater 89 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Chewing Black Bones Campground

2 health-based
Groundwater 85 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Aspenwood Country Inn

Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations

Blackfeet Dorm. Water System

1 health-based
Groundwater 66 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based

Babb Water System

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Blackfoot Water System

All resolved
Groundwater 56 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Aspenwood Campground

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Starr School District #9

Groundwater 48 people served
0 violations

Babb School

Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

24 violations
All resolved
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
3 violations
Has active
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
Has active
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

13 violations
Has active
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

11 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
7 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Nitrate-NitriteMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
ChromiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
MercuryMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BariumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Thallium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
FluorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
NickelMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Antimony, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ArsenicMonitoring

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

1 violation
All resolved
SeleniumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CadmiumMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Beryllium, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

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 2025

How Does This Compare?

Browning (59417) has more violations than 94% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 78.

Fewer violations 94th 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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