Water Quality in VIRGINIA CITY, MT (59755)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 59755.
52
Total Violations
14
Health-Based
38
Monitoring / Reporting
46
Resolved
What does this mean?
46 of 52 violations have been resolved. 14 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 38 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.
Violations Detail (52 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Feb 28, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
Violation Timeline
2025(12)
Groundwater Rule
41
Groundwater Rule
41
Groundwater Rule
41
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2D
Revised Total Coliform Rule
2D
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Groundwater Rule
41
Groundwater Rule
41
Groundwater Rule
41
2024(22)
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Lead and Copper Rule
52
Lead and Copper Rule
52
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Groundwater Rule
31
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Groundwater Rule
41
Groundwater Rule
41
Groundwater Rule
41
How Does This Compare?
VIRGINIA CITY (59755) has 52 recorded violations, including 14 health-based. 6 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
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.