Is tap water safe to drink in Missoula?

Is tap water safe to drink in Missoula?

The City of Missoula is pleased to present the 2019-2020 Annual Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report) as required by the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). We are proud to report that our drinking water meets, or exceeds, all established federal and state regulations.

Does Missoula water have fluoride?

Missoula Water does not add fluoride to the water. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

Does Missoula have hard water?

Several water hardness tests conducted over the years have indicated that the water in Missoula is very hard. The water hardness tests have always given readings above 8 grains per gallon (gpg). Specifically, the level of water hardness in Missoula is 10 grains per gallon (gpg).

Where does Missoula get its water?

water aquifer
Where does Missoula get its water from? The water provided to the Missoula Valley comes from 40 ground water wells that draw water from the valley’s ground water aquifer. This aquifer is recharged by runoff from precipitation and snowmelt.

What is typical well water hardness?

Less than 60 mg/L is considered soft. Between 60 and 120 mg/L is considered medium hard. Between 120 and 180 mg/L is considered hard. More than 180 mg/L is considered very hard.

Does Billings have hard water?

The hardest water in the state comes from Kalispell, with a water hardness level of 175 PPM. For reference, water is considered hard between 120-180 PPM….Water Hardness Summary.

City	Water Hardness Data
Billings 59101 |59102 | 59105 | 59106	123 PPM (mg/L) or 7 gpg

Who owns Missoula water?

Mountain Water Company, Missoula, MT. The city of Missoula has taken ownership of the water utility that serves its residents after a three-year court battle.

Where does Montana’s water come from?

Although some of Montana’s water originates in Wyoming or adjacent Canadian provinces, over 80% is derived from within state boundaries, hence Montana’s designation as a “headwaters state.”

Is it OK to drink tap water in Billings?

City of Billings For the latest quarter assessed by the U.S. EPA (January 2019 – March 2019), tap water provided by this water utility was in compliance with federal health-based drinking water standards.

What county is Missoula in?

Missoula County
Missoula/Counties