Water system

Riceville Heights Subdivision

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Montana EPA ID MT0004238 25 people Groundwater

What this means for you

Is it safe to drink right now?
Based on the latest EPA data, Riceville Heights Subdivision has no unresolved health-based violations from the past year. Water that meets federal standards is generally considered safe to drink for most healthy people.
Should I use a filter?
Optional. Nothing in this data strongly calls for one. Many people still filter for chlorine taste and odor.
What kind of filter?
For taste and odor (chlorine/chloramine), an NSF/ANSI 42 pitcher or faucet filter is enough. See matched standards and product picks.

This is general information from public EPA data, not medical advice. Lead often comes from a home’s own pipes, so only a test of your tap can tell your exposure. If you are pregnant, caring for an infant, or have a weakened immune system, ask your doctor or health department.

Summary: No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 31 monitoring/reporting violations; 2 not yet resolved; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file.
EPA data snapshot 2026Q3. Grade is TapWaterZip's own score — see methods.

PFAS (“forever chemicals”), EPA UCMR 5

No UCMR 5 results on file (mostly smaller systems weren’t required to test).

Lead and copper

No lead 90th percentile result on file.

Violations (last 5 years)

BeganTypeContaminant / ruleStatus
2026-07-01Missed or late testing/reportingLead and Copper RuleUnaddressed
2026-07-01Missed or late testingRevised Total Coliform RuleResolved
2026-05-05Missed or late testing/reportingE. COLIUnaddressed
2026-05-01Missed or late testingRevised Total Coliform RuleResolved
2026-03-01Missed or late testingRevised Total Coliform RuleResolved
2026-02-01Missed or late testingRevised Total Coliform RuleResolved
2026-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingBHC-GAMMAResolved
2026-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingAtrazineResolved
2026-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingPentachlorophenolResolved
2026-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingHeptachlorResolved
2026-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingMethoxychlorResolved
2026-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingCombined Radium (-226 and -228)Resolved
2026-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingPicloramResolved
2026-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingOXAMYLResolved
2026-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingHEXACHLOROBENZENEResolved
2026-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingLASSOResolved
2026-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingChlordaneResolved
2026-01-01Missed or late testing/reporting2,4,5-TPResolved
2026-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingDi(2-ethylhexyl) adipateResolved
2026-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingDinosebResolved
2026-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingHeptachlor epoxideResolved
2026-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingSimazineResolved
2026-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingBenzo(a)pyreneResolved
2026-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingHexachlorocyclopentadieneResolved
2026-01-01Missed or late testing/reportingToxapheneResolved

Filters matched to this water

FILTER PICKS

Look for filters certified (NSF, IAPMO or WQA) to these standards for the specific contaminant. Buttons open the maker’s page or an Amazon search; use “Check NSF listing” to verify a model’s claims. No affiliate links yet — grades are never sold.

Chlorine/chloramine taste

NSF/ANSI 42
Aquasana Clean Water Pitcher ~$35
Pitcher for chlorine taste/odor; check the NSF/ANSI 42 listing for the exact model.
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Brita Elite Filter ~$20–40
Common faucet/pitcher option; confirm the 42 claim on the box.
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Annual water quality report

Utilities must publish a Consumer Confidence Report every year by July 1. Find it on the utility’s website or ask them directly; EPA explains how.

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