Water Quality in Malta, MT (59538)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 59538.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 13 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are28 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 84% of US ZIP codes.

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

2,737

Population

13

Water Systems

28

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (13)

Malta City Of

All resolved
Groundwater 1,800 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) Copper tested: 1480 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)

Joes In And Out

All resolved
Groundwater 152 people served
17 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Homesteaders Pizza

Groundwater 103 people served
0 violations

Westside Bar & Cafe

Purchased groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Westside Self Service

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Ezzie Ereaux Water Hauler

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

East Malta Colony

All resolved
Groundwater 47 people served
8 violations (5yr) · All resolved

Green Meadows Wua

Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations

Perry'S Trailer Court

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Hi Line Park

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Nelson Reservoir Campground

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Stines Nite Club

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Montana Tunnels Mining Inc

Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

17 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

5 violations
All resolved
Nitrate-NitriteMonitoring
4 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

2 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2024

Copper (Cu)

Exceeds limit
1480 ppb measured Action level: 1300 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2024

How Does This Compare?

Malta (59538) has more violations than 84% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 28, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 84th percentile More violations

Water Filter Recommendations

No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.

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