F11/100
GLENDIVE CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 4,873 people · Montana
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
MT0000229
Violations
82
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.006 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, 2022 – July 29, 2022Enforcement: 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 GLENDIVE CITY OF
Is GLENDIVE CITY OF water safe to drink?
GLENDIVE CITY OF water receives a grade of F (11/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 82 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has GLENDIVE CITY OF detected?
31 contaminants were tested in GLENDIVE CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does GLENDIVE CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, GLENDIVE CITY OF has 82 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include Other, MON, MR. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does GLENDIVE CITY OF serve?
GLENDIVE CITY OF serves approximately 4,873 people, Montana. The system provides water to 1 community: Glendive.
What type of water does GLENDIVE CITY OF provide?
GLENDIVE 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 MT0000229.
How does GLENDIVE CITY OF compare to other utilities in Montana?
GLENDIVE CITY OF scores 11/100 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.