Laurel Water Quality

Montana

Health Violations

The tap water in Laurel, Montana is served by 5 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 6,799 people. 3 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 0300 in 2022. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

5
Water Systems
6,799
Population Served
3
Total Violations
3
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Laurel, Montana is delivered through 5 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 6,799 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 Laurel shows 3 total violations across all 5 systems, of which 3 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 0300. 3 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are 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
LAUREL MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM 6,339 3 Health
GO 2 U WATER DELIVERY 200 0 Clean
SADDLEBACK RIDGE ESTATES 150 0 Clean
FOX WATER SERVICE INCORPORATED 60 0 Clean
RIO VISTA ESTATES HOA ASSOC INC 50 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
0300 2022-06-01
0300 2022-06-01
0300 2022-06-01

TRI Facilities in Laurel

Facility Total Releases
Chs Inc. Laurel Refinery 816.2K lbs
Lfm Laurel West 39.3K lbs
Lfm Laurel East 24.9K lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laurel, Montana water safe to drink?
Laurel is served by 5 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 6,799 people. 3 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 Laurel have?
Laurel water systems have a total of 3 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 3 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Laurel water?
Health-based violations for Laurel water systems include the following contaminants: 0300. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Laurel?
5 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Laurel, Montana, collectively covering approximately 6,799 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Laurel get its drinking water?
Laurel's water supply comes from 5 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 Laurel?
Yes, 3 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Laurel, Montana, reporting a combined 880.5K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

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.

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