A83/100
BOZEMAN CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 56,000 people · Montana
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
MT0000161
Violations
10
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 2013.
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 BOZEMAN CITY OF
Is BOZEMAN CITY OF water safe to drink?
BOZEMAN CITY OF water receives a grade of A (83/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has BOZEMAN CITY OF detected?
69 contaminants were tested in BOZEMAN CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does BOZEMAN CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, BOZEMAN CITY OF has 10 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2013. Violation types include TT, MR. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does BOZEMAN CITY OF serve?
BOZEMAN CITY OF serves approximately 56,000 people, Montana. The system provides water to 1 community: Bozeman.
What type of water does BOZEMAN CITY OF provide?
BOZEMAN CITY OF sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is MT0000161.
How does BOZEMAN CITY OF compare to other utilities in Montana?
BOZEMAN CITY OF scores 83/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Montana state page for a full comparison of water systems.