F0/100
PHILIPSBURG TOWN OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,360 people · Montana
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
MT0000304
Violations
74
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 1.70 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
15
Violations (last 5yr)
12
Unresolved
15
Health-Related
TIER 2Unresolved
Violation related to Coliform (pre-2016 TCR)
When: October 1, 2025Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved
Violation related to Coliform (pre-2016 TCR)
When: September 1, 2025Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved
Violation related to Coliform (pre-2016 TCR)
When: August 1, 2025Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved
Violation related to Coliform (pre-2016 TCR)
When: July 1, 2025Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Coliform (pre-2016 TCR)
When: June 1, 2025Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Coliform (pre-2016 TCR)
When: May 1, 2025Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Coliform (pre-2016 TCR)
When: April 1, 2025Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Unresolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underwayVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved
Violation related to Coliform (pre-2016 TCR)
When: March 1, 2025Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underwayVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underwayVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underwayVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underwayVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underwayVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: July 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underwayVerify on EPA.gov
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 PHILIPSBURG TOWN OF
Is PHILIPSBURG TOWN OF water safe to drink?
PHILIPSBURG TOWN OF water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 74 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has PHILIPSBURG TOWN OF detected?
9 contaminants were tested in PHILIPSBURG TOWN 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 PHILIPSBURG TOWN OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, PHILIPSBURG TOWN OF has 74 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include TT, MCL, MON. 15 are health-based violations.
How many people does PHILIPSBURG TOWN OF serve?
PHILIPSBURG TOWN OF serves approximately 1,360 people, Montana. The system provides water to 1 community: Philipsburg.
What type of water does PHILIPSBURG TOWN OF provide?
PHILIPSBURG TOWN 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 MT0000304.
How does PHILIPSBURG TOWN OF compare to other utilities in Montana?
PHILIPSBURG TOWN OF scores 0/100 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.