City of Billings
EPA ID: MT0000153 · 114,000 people served · 15 ZIP codes
Tallying the federal enforcement file for City of Billings yields 1 open violation that have not been formally closed — each finding sits in the EPA database while the utility continues to deliver water to approximately 114,000 residents and works through the required corrective action process.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Billings Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The City of Billings serves a community with a median household income of $74,572 and an estimated 145,260 residents across its service area. Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Billings's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
About 2% of homes in Yellowstone County, Montana rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How City of Billings compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Arsenic at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.
Contaminant 0700 at 14 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 10 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
BILLINGS CITY OF (EPA ID: MT0000153) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 114,000 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 15 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: B (71/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| December 1, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Arsenic | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| March 1, 2023 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| February 1, 2023 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Contaminant 0700 | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Arsenic | Health-based | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 14 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 10 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 6 | Yes |
| Arsenic | Inorganic | 3 | Yes |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59101 | 0.005 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 59102 | 0.005 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 59103 | 0.005 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 59104 | 0.005 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 59105 | 0.005 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 59106 | 0.005 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 59107 | 0.005 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 59108 | 0.005 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 59111 | 0.005 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 59112 | 0.005 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 59114 | 0.005 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 59115 | 0.005 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 59116 | 0.005 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 59117 | 0.005 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 4 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 11 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
- 59002 — Acton
- 59101 — Billings
- 59102 — Billings
- 59103 — Billings
- 59104 — Billings
- 59105 — Billings
- 59106 — Billings
- 59107 — Billings
- 59108 — Billings
- 59111 — Billings
- 59112 — Billings
- 59114 — Billings
- 59115 — Billings
- 59116 — Billings
- 59117 — Billings
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Billings (MT0000153) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Billings water safe to drink?
City of Billings has recorded 5 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does City of Billings serve?
City of Billings serves approximately 114,000 people across 15 ZIP codes in Montana.
Where does City of Billings get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
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Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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