RICHLAND CO VALLEY VIEW WUA Water Quality Report
Population
85
people served
Water Source
🏔️ Ground
wells & aquifers
National Rank
—
of 49,184 US systems
5-Year Record
⚠️ 39
violations recorded
F
Unsafe
Safety Grade
39 violations in the past 5 years, including 25 health-based
System Details
- PWSID
- MT0000514
- Population Served
- 85
- Water Source
- Ground Water
- Owner
- Local Government
- State
- Montana
- EPA Region
- 8
Contaminants of Concern
| Contaminant | Status | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 5000 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 8 |
| Contaminant 7000 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 14 |
| Total Coliform | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 3 |
| Antimony | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Fluoride | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) | ✕ Health-Based | 25 |
| Contaminant 8000 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
Violation History
2025
7
2024
21
2023
4
2021
7
2020
5
2017
3
2012
2
2008
1
2005
1
2004
1
Total violations on record: 57
Service Area
Cities Served
ZIP Codes Served
Recommended Water Filters
Based on contaminants detected in this water system:
Reverse Osmosis System
Removes up to 99% of contaminants including PFAS, lead, arsenic, and nitrates
Removes: Fluoride
Activated Carbon Filter
Effective for chlorine, THMs, pesticides, and taste/odor improvement
Removes: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Water Distiller
Removes heavy metals, minerals, and most contaminants through evaporation
Removes: Fluoride
UV Water Purifier
Kills bacteria and viruses without chemicals
Removes: Total Coliform
How does this compare?
This systemNational average
Grade F
Avg: B-C
57violations total
204% of national average
National avg: ~28 per system
🏘️ Small community water system.