Water Quality: Columbus, MT
4 water systems • 2,025 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Columbus is served by 4 public water systems with a combined service population of 2,025 people, and has 96 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. None of those violations are health-based — the records reflect missed monitoring or reporting deadlines rather than a contaminant exceeding safe levels. Columbus's violation count is 8% below the national average for Montana.
Water Systems Serving Columbus
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLUMBUS TOWN OF | MT0000185 | Groundwater | 1,900 | 26 |
| EAGLE MOUNTAIN RURAL PWS | MT0004461 | Groundwater | 50 | 11 |
| HILLTOP WATER | MT0005205 | Groundwater | 50 | 0 |
| SHERWOOD WATER STATION | MT0004059 | Groundwater | 25 | 59 |
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.