Water Quality: Three Forks, MT
1 water system • 1,900 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Three Forks is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 1,900 people, and has 3 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. Three Forks's violation count is 97% below the national average for Montana. Contaminants associated with violations include Barium.
Contaminants Found
Increases blood pressure and causes cardiovascular effects with long-term exposure.
Common source: Natural rock deposits, oil drilling operations, coal power plant waste
EPA limit: 2 mg/L
Water Systems Serving Three Forks
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THREE FORKS CITY OF | MT0000343 | Groundwater | 1,900 | 3 |
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.