Monitoring Violations MT

Flaxville Town of

EPA ID: MT0000549 · 82 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Not yet resolved: 3 EPA violations at Flaxville Town of, affecting about 82 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

D · 45
Avg Safety Score
82
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
11
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.004 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
4
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Flaxville Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Flaxville Town of'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Daniels County, Montana rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

84 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
3 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 97% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Flaxville Town of compares to EPA limits

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 4 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 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

Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $10,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Flaxville Town of (EPA ID: MT0000549) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 82 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: D (45/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

11 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
November 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monitoring Unresolved
December 30, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Monitoring Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 4 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 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
59222 0.004 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Flaxville Town of (MT0000549) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flaxville Town of water safe to drink?

Flaxville Town of has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Flaxville Town of serve?

Flaxville Town of serves approximately 82 people across 3 ZIP codes in Montana.

Where does Flaxville Town of get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Source
Purchased from another utility
Treated water purchased wholesale from another water system.
Disinfectant used
Chloramines
Treatment chemicals reported
chloramineschlorine

Source: FLAXVILLE TOWN OF Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

Treatment regime

How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.

Treatment classification
Standard
Disinfection plus one or more treatment additives — typically corrosion control, pH adjustment, or fluoridation. Standard regime for utilities serving treated municipal water.

Treatment chemicals and what each one does

Chemical names are reported verbatim by the utility. Purpose categories are ZipCheckup annotations based on standard drinking-water treatment practice.

Disinfectant
Inactivates bacteria, viruses, and parasites in the treated water.
chloramineschlorine

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from FLAXVILLE TOWN OF Consumer Confidence Report.

Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
65
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 82
Reported to Montana

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.

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Notable events and violations

This section summarizes events the utility chose to disclose in its most recent Consumer Confidence Report, plus any federal compliance violations the utility recorded against itself. Both lists are utility-authored — ZipCheckup does not audit, judge, or reorder them.

Federal compliance violations on record

These entries are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR violations section. EPA defines four broad violation categories: Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), Treatment Technique (TT), Monitoring & Reporting (M&R), and Public Notification (PN).

  • CCR ADEQUACY/AVAILABILITY/CONTENT
    2024-10-01/2024
    Failed to provide an annual report that adequately informed customers about drinking water quality and risks.
  • CCR REPORT
    2024-07-01/2024
    Failed to provide an annual report that informs about drinking water quality and contaminant risks.
  • MONITORING, ROUTINE (DBP), MAJOR · Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
    2024-01-01/2024-12-31
    Failed to test drinking water for HAA5. Cannot confirm water quality.
  • MONITORING, ROUTINE (DBP), MAJOR · Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM)
    2024-01-01/2024-12-31
    Failed to test drinking water for TTHM. Cannot confirm water quality.
  • LEAD CONSUMER NOTICE (LCR)
    2022-04-01/2024
    Failed to provide lead tap water monitoring results to consumers within 30 days.
  • LEAD CONSUMER NOTICE (LCR)
    2024-12-30/2024
    Failed to provide lead tap water monitoring results to consumers within 30 days.

Violations record from FLAXVILLE TOWN OF Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup note: items above reflect what the utility published in its most recent CCR. Federal violation records are also tracked separately by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) — the SDWIS record is the authoritative federal source for any specific regulatory action.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Flaxville Town of safe to drink?
Flaxville Town of has a D safety grade based on 11 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Flaxville Town of's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Stage 1 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Flaxville Town of serve?
Flaxville Town of serves approximately 82 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Flaxville Town of's water source?
Flaxville Town of draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Flaxville Town of's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.004 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
Where does Flaxville Town of get its water?
Flaxville Town of'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. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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3

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