F0/100
BELGRADE CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 10,460 people · Montana
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
MT0000136
Violations
120
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2016.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About BELGRADE CITY OF
Is BELGRADE CITY OF water safe to drink?
BELGRADE CITY OF water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 120 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has BELGRADE CITY OF detected?
31 contaminants were tested in BELGRADE CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does BELGRADE CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, BELGRADE CITY OF has 120 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2016. Violation types include MON, Other, MCL. 11 are health-based violations.
How many people does BELGRADE CITY OF serve?
BELGRADE CITY OF serves approximately 10,460 people, Montana. The system provides water to 1 community: Belgrade.
What type of water does BELGRADE CITY OF provide?
BELGRADE CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MT0000136.
How does BELGRADE CITY OF compare to other utilities in Montana?
BELGRADE CITY OF scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Montana state page for a full comparison of water systems.