Water Quality in Great Falls, MT (59463)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 59463.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 8 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 65% of US ZIP codes.

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

142

Population

7

Water Systems

9

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (7)

Great Falls City Of

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

Theiltges Saint Thomas Camp

All resolved
Groundwater 74 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Lazy Doe Inc

Groundwater 61 people served
0 violations

Paynes Spring

Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations

Rocking J Cabins And Campground

Groundwater 28 people served
0 violations

Canyon Cafe

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Cougar Canyon Lodge

1 health-based
Groundwater 25 people served
8 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Contaminants Found

Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

5 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Nitrate-NitriteMonitoring
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 (59463) has more violations than 65% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 9.

Fewer violations 65th 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.

Whole House Carbon Filter

A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.

Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 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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