HARLEM CITY OF

PWSID: MT0000239 · Harlem, MT · Serves 820 people

Health Violations

HARLEM CITY OF has 68 health-based violations out of 68 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
820
Total Violations
68
Health Violations
68
Source Type
Surface Water

HARLEM CITY OF (PWSID MT0000239) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 820 people in Harlem, MT, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Montana drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 68 total violations, with 68 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 4 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Atrazine. Recorded violations span 2016–2025.

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)
MT0000239
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Harlem, MT
Population Served
820
Health Violations
Yes (68)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 61 61
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 4 4
Atrazine 2 2
E. coli 1 1

Violation History (68)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2025
E. coli Yes Aug 26, 2025
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2025
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2025
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2025
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2024
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2024
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2024
Atrazine Yes Jul 1, 2024
Atrazine Yes Jul 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2024
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2024
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2022
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2022
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2022
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2022
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2022
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2022
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2022
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2022
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2022
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2022
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2022
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2021
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2021
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2021
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2021
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2020
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2020
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2020
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2020
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2019
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2019
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2019
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2019
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2018
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2018
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2018
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2018
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2017
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2017
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2017
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2017
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HARLEM CITY OF water safe to drink?
HARLEM CITY OF has 68 health-based violations out of 68 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses surface water water as its source.
How many people does HARLEM CITY OF serve?
HARLEM CITY OF serves 820 people in Harlem, MT. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does HARLEM CITY OF have?
HARLEM CITY OF has 68 total violations on record spanning 2016–2025. 68 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in HARLEM CITY OF water?
Violations have been recorded for 4 contaminants. The most frequent: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Atrazine.

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

Related