Water Quality in THOMPSON FALLS, MT (59873)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 59873.

293

Total Violations

15

Health-Based

278

Monitoring / Reporting

293

Resolved

What does this mean?

293 of 293 violations have been resolved. 15 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 278 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.

Water systems: 26 Population served: 1,812

Violations Detail (293 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AApr 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AApr 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AApr 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AFeb 28, 2025ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AFeb 28, 2025ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(14)

Groundwater Rule

41

Apr 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Apr 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Apr 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Feb 28Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Feb 28Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Feb 28Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Jan 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Jan 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Jan 31Resolved

2024(16)

Groundwater Rule

41

Dec 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Dec 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Apr 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Apr 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Apr 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jan 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jan 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jan 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

THOMPSON FALLS (59873) has 293 recorded violations, including 15 health-based. All violations have been resolved, which is a positive sign for current water quality. 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

One of the few filtration methods effective at removing nitrates and nitrites. Essential for households with infants.

Targets:Nitrate, Nitrite, Dissolved Solids

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.

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