RYEGATE TOWN OF

PWSID: MT0000322 · Ryegate, MT · Serves 270 people

Health Violations

RYEGATE TOWN OF has 8 health-based violations out of 8 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
270
Total Violations
8
Health Violations
8
Source Type
Groundwater

RYEGATE TOWN OF (PWSID MT0000322) 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 270 people in Ryegate, MT, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Montana drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 8 total violations, with 8 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Fluoride, Combined Radium 226/228. Recorded violations span 2006–2024.

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)
MT0000322
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Ryegate, MT
Population Served
270
Health Violations
Yes (8)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Fluoride 6 6
Combined Radium 226/228 2 2

Violation History (8)

Contaminant Health Date
Fluoride Yes Jul 1, 2024
Fluoride Yes Jul 1, 2024
Fluoride Yes Jul 1, 2024
Fluoride Yes Dec 1, 2022
Fluoride Yes Dec 1, 2022
Fluoride Yes Dec 1, 2022
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Dec 21, 2006
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Aug 21, 2006

Frequently Asked Questions

Is RYEGATE TOWN OF water safe to drink?
RYEGATE TOWN OF has 8 health-based violations out of 8 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 RYEGATE TOWN OF serve?
RYEGATE TOWN OF serves 270 people in Ryegate, MT. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does RYEGATE TOWN OF have?
RYEGATE TOWN OF has 8 total violations on record spanning 2006–2024. 8 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in RYEGATE TOWN OF water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Fluoride, Combined Radium 226/228.

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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