Water Quality in Missoula, MT (59823)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 59823.

Past Health-Based Violations

16 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 44 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 93% of US ZIP codes.

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

1,931

Population

21

Water Systems

60

Violations (5yr)

16

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (21)

Missoula Water

Groundwater 68,200 people served
0 violations

Bonner School District No 14

Groundwater 420 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Clearwater Bar Paws Up Ranch

Groundwater 413 people served
0 violations

Paws Up Angus Ranch Main Complex

1 health-based
Groundwater 327 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

St Anns Catholic Church

Groundwater 251 people served
0 violations

Potomac Greenough Community Center

All resolved
Groundwater 150 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Lubrecht Experimental Forest

2 health-based
Groundwater 121 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Kozy Korner Steakhouse And Bar

Groundwater 111 people served
0 violations

Camp Utmost

Groundwater 106 people served
0 violations

Blackfoot Trading Post

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Potomac Bar

1 health-based
Groundwater 93 people served
13 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Kettlehouse Brewing And Amphitheater

All resolved
Groundwater 85 people served
23 violations (5yr) · All resolved

E Bar L Ranch

12 health-based
Surface water 84 people served
14 violations (5yr) · 12 health-based · All resolved

Our Saviors Lutheran Church

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Sunwood Acres Water Assn

Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations

Milltown Community Pws System

Groundwater 43 people served
0 violations

Champion Missoula Office

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Green-O Couple Cabins

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Whitewater Park Assoc Bonner

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Champ. Timber.-Twn Of Twin Crk

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Potomac Bible Church

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

13 violations
All resolved
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
11 violations
All resolved
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
5 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Nitrate-NitriteMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CarbofuranMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
SimazineMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
PicloramMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ToxapheneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
2,4,5-TPMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DinosebMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
HeptachlorMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChlordaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
HexachlorocyclopentadieneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BHC-GAMMAMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DalaponMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
LASSOMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
AtrazineMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Heptachlor epoxideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
OXAMYLMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
PentachlorophenolMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
MethoxychlorMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Benzo(a)pyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
HEXACHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EndrinMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
2,4-DMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Missoula (59823) has more violations than 93% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 60.

Fewer violations 93th 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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