D29/100
MANHATTAN TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,800 people · Montana
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
MT0000285
Violations
68
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 MANHATTAN TOWN OF
Is MANHATTAN TOWN OF water safe to drink?
MANHATTAN TOWN OF water receives a grade of D (29/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 68 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has MANHATTAN TOWN OF detected?
1 contaminants were tested in MANHATTAN TOWN OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does MANHATTAN TOWN OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, MANHATTAN TOWN OF has 68 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2021. Violation types include MR.
How many people does MANHATTAN TOWN OF serve?
MANHATTAN TOWN OF serves approximately 1,800 people, Montana. The system provides water to 1 community: Manhattan.
What type of water does MANHATTAN TOWN OF provide?
MANHATTAN TOWN OF sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MT0000285.
How does MANHATTAN TOWN OF compare to other utilities in Montana?
MANHATTAN TOWN OF scores 29/100 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.