F14/100

VIRGINIA CITY WATER DEPT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,500 people · Montana

Water Source
Groundwater
County
System ID
MT0000353
Violations
46

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

13

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

4

Health-Related

TIER 2Resolved

Failed treatment technique requirements

When: October 1, 2025 – October 31, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2025 – July 17, 2025Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Failed treatment technique requirements

When: March 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: November 1, 2024 – November 30, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: November 1, 2024 – November 30, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2024 – October 31, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Failed treatment technique requirements

When: February 1, 2024 – February 29, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Failed treatment technique requirements

When: August 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2023 – July 31, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: June 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2022 – October 31, 2022Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 VIRGINIA CITY WATER DEPT

Is VIRGINIA CITY WATER DEPT water safe to drink?

VIRGINIA CITY WATER DEPT water receives a grade of F (14/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 46 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has VIRGINIA CITY WATER DEPT detected?

1 contaminants were tested in VIRGINIA CITY WATER DEPT's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does VIRGINIA CITY WATER DEPT have any EPA violations?

Yes, VIRGINIA CITY WATER DEPT has 46 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include TT, Other, MR. 10 are health-based violations.

How many people does VIRGINIA CITY WATER DEPT serve?

VIRGINIA CITY WATER DEPT serves approximately 1,500 people, Montana. The system provides water to 1 community: Virginia City.

What type of water does VIRGINIA CITY WATER DEPT provide?

VIRGINIA CITY WATER DEPT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is MT0000353.

How does VIRGINIA CITY WATER DEPT compare to other utilities in Montana?

VIRGINIA CITY WATER DEPT scores 14/100 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.

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