Water Quality: Valier, MT
4 water systems • 804 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Valier is served by 4 public water systems with a combined service population of 804 people, and has 59 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 3 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Valier's violation count is 44% below the national average for Montana. Contaminants associated with violations include Barium, Nitrate-Nitrite.
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
Causes methemoglobinemia in infants and may pose cancer risks with long-term exposure.
Common source: Fertilizer runoff, septic systems, animal feedlots, natural deposits
EPA limit: 10 mg/L (as nitrogen)
Water Systems Serving Valier
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALIER TOWN OF | MT0000351 | Groundwater | 452 | 12 |
| BIRCH CREEK COLONY | MT0001781 | Groundwater | 120 | 25 |
| KINGSBURY COLONY | MT0002031 | Groundwater | 120 | 13 |
| PONDERA COLONY WATER SYSTEMS | MT0003744 | Groundwater | 112 | 9 |
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.