D33/100
DEER LODGE CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,900 people · Montana
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
MT0000197
Violations
44
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 2021.
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 DEER LODGE CITY OF
Is DEER LODGE CITY OF water safe to drink?
DEER LODGE CITY OF water receives a grade of D (33/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 44 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has DEER LODGE CITY OF detected?
1 contaminants were tested in DEER LODGE CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does DEER LODGE CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, DEER LODGE CITY OF has 44 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2021. Violation types include MR, MCL, Other. 5 are health-based violations.
How many people does DEER LODGE CITY OF serve?
DEER LODGE CITY OF serves approximately 2,900 people, Montana. The system provides water to 1 community: Deer Lodge.
What type of water does DEER LODGE CITY OF provide?
DEER LODGE CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MT0000197.
How does DEER LODGE CITY OF compare to other utilities in Montana?
DEER LODGE CITY OF scores 33/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Montana state page for a full comparison of water systems.