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LAME DEER WATER SYSTEM

PWSID: 083090064 · Lame Deer, MT · Serves 2,605 people

Health Violations

LAME DEER WATER SYSTEM has 6 health-based violations out of 6 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
2,605
Total Violations
6
Health Violations
6
Source Type
Groundwater

LAME DEER WATER SYSTEM (PWSID 083090064) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 2,605 people in Lame Deer, MT, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Montana drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 6 total violations, with 6 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including E. coli, Fluoride. Recorded violations span 2019–2023.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Montana state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
083090064
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Lame Deer, MT
Population Served
2,605
Health Violations
Yes (6)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
E. coli 3 3
Fluoride 3 3

Violation History (6)

Contaminant Health Date
E. coli Yes May 1, 2023
E. coli Yes May 1, 2023
E. coli Yes May 1, 2023
Fluoride Yes Jan 1, 2019
Fluoride Yes Jan 1, 2019
Fluoride Yes Jan 1, 2019

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LAME DEER WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
LAME DEER WATER SYSTEM has 6 health-based violations out of 6 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses groundwater water as its source.
How many people does LAME DEER WATER SYSTEM serve?
LAME DEER WATER SYSTEM serves 2,605 people in Lame Deer, MT. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does LAME DEER WATER SYSTEM have?
LAME DEER WATER SYSTEM has 6 total violations on record spanning 2019–2023. 6 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in LAME DEER WATER SYSTEM water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: E. coli, Fluoride.

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About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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