Monitoring Violations MT

Montana State Hospital Complex

EPA ID: MT0004805 · 721 people served · 1 ZIP code

Montana State Hospital Complex carries 3 open EPA violations that remain unresolved in the federal system — approximately 721 people fall within its service area.

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

D · 54
Avg Safety Score
721
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
9
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.006 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
4
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Montana State Hospital Complex Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Montana State Hospital Complex's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Deer Lodge County, Montana rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

121 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Lead
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Montana State Hospital Complex compares to EPA limits

Arsenic 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Arsenic at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 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.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 3 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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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Montana

Fairfield Town of
718 people
C 3 violations
Culbertson Town of
714 people
0 violations
0 violations
B 1 violation
Bridger Town of
750 people
C 2 violations

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

Montana State Hospital Complex (EPA ID: MT0004805) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 721 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 59756 in Warm Springs.

Average Home Safety Score: D (54/100)

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

Violation History

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

Recent Violations

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

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 4 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Arsenic Inorganic 1 No
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
59756 0.006 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 Montana State Hospital Complex (MT0004805) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Montana State Hospital Complex water safe to drink?

Montana State Hospital Complex has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Montana State Hospital Complex serve?

Montana State Hospital Complex serves approximately 721 people across 1 ZIP code in Montana.

Where does Montana State Hospital Complex get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Contact Your Water Utility

Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.

Contact information from Montana State Hospital Complex Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.

Water Source & Treatment

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

Source
Groundwater
Drawn from underground aquifers via wells.
Disinfectant used
Chlorine

Source: Montana State Hospital Complex 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 classification and chemical list sourced from Montana State Hospital Complex 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
1
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
40
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2024-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 721
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).

  • public notice · Lead
    2021-09-29/2024
    Failed to provide the results of lead tap water monitoring to the consumers at the location water was tested within 30 days.
  • public notice · Lead
    2024-12-30/2024
    Failed to provide the results of lead tap water monitoring to the consumers at the location water was tested within 30 days.
  • monitoring · Nitrate and nitrite
    2024-01-01/2024-12-31
    Failed to test drinking water for nitrate and nitrite during the period indicated.
  • monitoring
    2024-11-01/2024-11-30
    Failed to test drinking water for total coliform during November 2024.
  • monitoring
    2024-12-01/2024-12-31
    Failed to test drinking water for total coliform during December 2024.

Violations record from Montana State Hospital Complex 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 Montana State Hospital Complex safe to drink?
Montana State Hospital Complex has a D safety grade based on 9 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Montana State Hospital Complex's water?
Detected contaminants include Arsenic, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Stage 1 DBP 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 Montana State Hospital Complex serve?
Montana State Hospital Complex serves approximately 721 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Montana State Hospital Complex's water source?
Montana State Hospital Complex draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Montana State Hospital Complex's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.006 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
Where does Montana State Hospital Complex get its water?
Montana State Hospital Complex's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

What You Can Do

1

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3

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