C42/100
WHITEFISH CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 10,418 people · Montana
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
MT0000357
Violations
51
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 2005.
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 WHITEFISH CITY OF
Is WHITEFISH CITY OF water safe to drink?
WHITEFISH CITY OF water receives a grade of C (42/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 51 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has WHITEFISH CITY OF detected?
31 contaminants were tested in WHITEFISH CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does WHITEFISH CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, WHITEFISH CITY OF has 51 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2005. Violation types include MR, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does WHITEFISH CITY OF serve?
WHITEFISH CITY OF serves approximately 10,418 people, Montana. The system provides water to 1 community: Whitefish.
What type of water does WHITEFISH CITY OF provide?
WHITEFISH 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 MT0000357.
How does WHITEFISH CITY OF compare to other utilities in Montana?
WHITEFISH CITY OF scores 42/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Montana state page for a full comparison of water systems.