What was found in Fairview's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 2200 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: FAIRVIEW TOWN OF · 1,000 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1346 µg/L 104% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 1300 µg/L Main supplier: FAIRVIEW TOWN OF · 1,000 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 100 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FAIRVIEW TOWN OF · 1,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 48.8 µg/L 61% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: FAIRVIEW TOWN OF · 1,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 42.3 µg/L 71% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: FAIRVIEW TOWN OF · 1,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 32.45 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAIRVIEW TOWN OF · 1,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 26.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAIRVIEW TOWN OF · 1,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 16.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAIRVIEW TOWN OF · 1,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 12.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAIRVIEW TOWN OF · 1,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 9.5 pCi/L 63% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: FAIRVIEW TOWN OF · 1,000 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.3 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: FAIRVIEW TOWN OF · 1,000 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.05 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAIRVIEW TOWN OF · 1,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: FAIRVIEW TOWN OF · 1,000 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 1.3775 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAIRVIEW TOWN OF · 1,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 0.7215 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAIRVIEW TOWN OF · 1,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 0.6400 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FAIRVIEW TOWN OF · 1,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: FAIRVIEW TOWN OF · 1,000 people · 2017 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Fairview
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FAIRVIEW TOWN OF | 1,000 |
Frequently asked questions about Fairview tap water
Is Fairview tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Fairview. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Fairview?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Fairview, Montana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Fairview's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Fairview include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.