B67/100
FORT BENTON CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,500 people · Montana
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
MT0000216
Violations
22
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.61 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2021 – July 26, 2021Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 FORT BENTON CITY OF
Is FORT BENTON CITY OF water safe to drink?
FORT BENTON CITY OF water receives a grade of B (67/100), which is considered good. Out of 2 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has FORT BENTON CITY OF detected?
2 contaminants were tested in FORT BENTON CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does FORT BENTON CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, FORT BENTON CITY OF has 22 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2021. Violation types include Other, MR, MON.
How many people does FORT BENTON CITY OF serve?
FORT BENTON CITY OF serves approximately 1,500 people, Montana. The system provides water to 1 community: Fort Benton.
What type of water does FORT BENTON CITY OF provide?
FORT BENTON CITY OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MT0000216.
How does FORT BENTON CITY OF compare to other utilities in Montana?
FORT BENTON CITY OF scores 67/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Montana state page for a full comparison of water systems.