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Columbia Falls Water Quality

Montana

Health Violations

The tap water in Columbia Falls, Montana is served by 27 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 8,805 people. 5 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 3100 in 2016. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

27
Water Systems
8,805
Population Served
5
Total Violations
5
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Columbia Falls, Montana is delivered through 27 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 8,805 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Columbia Falls shows 5 total violations across all 27 systems, of which 5 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 3100, 0700. 1 TRI-reporting industrial facility is also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Montana drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
COLUMBIA FALLS CITY OF 4,450 0 Clean
MEADOW LAKE CO WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT 950 0 Clean
FLATHEAD CO WATER DISTRICT NO 8 475 0 Clean
IRON HORSE HOMEOWNERS ASSOC 335 0 Clean
NORTHERN PINES COMMUNITY HOA 295 0 Clean
KOKANEE BEND HOA 230 0 Clean
FLATHEAD COUNTY WATER DIST 101 210 2 Health
HAPPY VALLEY WATER DIST B KSPL 207 0 Clean
LION MOUNTAIN HOMEOWNERS ASSOC 204 0 Clean
MEADOWLAND HOA 150 0 Clean
NORTHWOODS WATER SYSTEM COOP INC 135 1 Health
MEADOW HILLS WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT 130 0 Clean
COUNTRY ESTATES MBLE HOME PARK 125 0 Clean
ALPINE VILLAGE WUA 125 0 Clean
THE BENCHES 123 0 Clean
RIVERSIDE MOBILE HOME PARK 100 0 Clean
LAKESHORE HEIGHTS HOA 100 0 Clean
STONERIDGE HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION 95 0 Clean
HALFMOON MOBILE HOME PARK INC 60 0 Clean
WHITEFISH HILLS VILLAGE 50 0 Clean
COLUMBIA RANGE HOA 47 1 Health
PRAIRIE FALCON ACRES 41 0 Clean
EAST WOOD VILLAGE TRAILER PARK 36 0 Clean
BIG SKY MOBILE MANOR 35 1 Health
ELK PARK VILLAGE 35 0 Clean
GREAT BEAR ESTATES 32 0 Clean
TIMBER RIDGE HOA 30 0 Clean

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
3100 2016-02-01
3100 2015-12-01
0700 2015-07-07
0700 2014-05-03
0700 2011-07-21

TRI Facilities in Columbia Falls

Facility Total Releases
Weyerhaeuser Nr 866.1K lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Columbia Falls, Montana water safe to drink? ▼
Columbia Falls is served by 27 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 8,805 people. 5 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Columbia Falls have? ▼
Columbia Falls water systems have a total of 5 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 5 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Columbia Falls water? ▼
Health-based violations for Columbia Falls water systems include the following contaminants: 3100, 0700. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Columbia Falls? ▼
27 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Columbia Falls, Montana, collectively covering approximately 8,805 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Columbia Falls get its drinking water? ▼
Columbia Falls's water supply comes from 27 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Columbia Falls? ▼
Yes, 1 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facility is registered in Columbia Falls, Montana, reporting a combined 866.1K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

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About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

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