Water Quality in Great Falls, MT (59421)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 59421.

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 is also 1 monitoring/reporting violation.

More violations than 48% of US ZIP codes.

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

2,069

Population

10

Water Systems

4

Violations (5yr)

3

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (10)

Great Falls City Of

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

Helena Water System

3 health-based
Surface water 32,091 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Cascade Town Of

Groundwater 650 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Missouri River Bar And Grill

All resolved
Purchased groundwater 512 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Fly Fishers Inn

Groundwater 104 people served
0 violations

Dearborn Country Inn Cascade

Groundwater 81 people served
0 violations

Sawtooth Villa

Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Dearborn Steakhouse

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Rocky Mountain Cafe & Tavern

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Dearborn Inn

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
3 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
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 (59421) has more violations than 48% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 4.

Fewer violations 48th 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.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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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