What was found in Hungry Horse'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | 494 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: HUNGRY HORSE CO WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT · 1,135 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 450 µg/L 4.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: HUNGRY HORSE CO WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT · 1,135 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 105.5 µg/L 8.1% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: HUNGRY HORSE CO WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT · 1,135 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 49 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: HUNGRY HORSE CO WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT · 1,135 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.65 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: HUNGRY HORSE CO WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT · 1,135 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.227 pCi/L 25% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: HUNGRY HORSE CO WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT · 1,135 people · 2012 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: HUNGRY HORSE CO WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT · 1,135 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Hungry Horse
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HUNGRY HORSE CO WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT | 1,135 |
Frequently asked questions about Hungry Horse tap water
Is Hungry Horse tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 7 contaminants in the water serving Hungry Horse. 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 Hungry Horse?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Hungry Horse, Montana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Hungry Horse's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Hungry Horse include Barium, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, Lead. 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.