Water Quality: Butte, MT
2 water systems • 33,090 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Butte is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 33,090 people, and has 27 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 1 of those are health-based violation, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Butte's violation count is 74% below the national average for Montana. Contaminants associated with violations include Fecal Coliform.
Contaminants Found
Indicates direct fecal contamination; associated with diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and potential severe illness.
Common source: Human and animal fecal waste
EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive triggers violations)
Water Systems Serving Butte
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUTTE SILVERBOW WATER DEPT | MT0000170 | Surface Water | 33,000 | 10 |
| GALEN FACILITY | MT0000223 | Groundwater | 90 | 17 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.