Water Quality in Choteau, MT (59422)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 59422.

Past Health-Based Violations

4 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 21 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 82% of US ZIP codes.

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

2,938

Population

10

Water Systems

25

Violations (5yr)

4

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (10)

Choteau City Of

Groundwater 1,691 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

New Rockport Colony Inc

All resolved
Groundwater 160 people served
4 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Teton Pass Ski Area Inc

1 health-based
Groundwater 150 people served
12 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Miller Colony

Groundwater 84 people served
0 violations

Byler'S Bakery Unapproved

Groundwater 55 people served
0 violations

Pine Butte

3 health-based
Groundwater 35 people served
8 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based · All resolved

Alley Cat Bowling And Bar The

Groundwater 34 people served
0 violations

Teton Adventist Christian School

All resolved
Purchased surface water 33 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Summit Campground

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Village Ice Cream Parlor

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

15 violations
All resolved
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
4 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
Nitrate-NitriteMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
4 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2024

How Does This Compare?

Choteau (59422) has more violations than 82% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 25.

Fewer violations 82th 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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