What was found in Red Lodge'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1472.5 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: RED LODGE WATER DEPT · 2,000 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1245.5 µg/L 96% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: RED LODGE WATER DEPT · 2,000 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 17.75 µg/L 118% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: RED LODGE WATER DEPT · 2,000 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 7.34 µg/L 9.2% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: RED LODGE WATER DEPT · 2,000 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 9.45 µg/L — BEARCREEK MUNICIPAL WATER SYS · 200 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 7.88 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: RED LODGE WATER DEPT · 2,000 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 5.66 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RED LODGE WATER DEPT · 2,000 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 7.6 µg/L — BEARCREEK MUNICIPAL WATER SYS · 200 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Asbestos | 5 MFL 71% of the EPA limit 7 MFL Main supplier: RED LODGE WATER DEPT · 2,000 people · 2012 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 4.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RED LODGE WATER DEPT · 2,000 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 3.82 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RED LODGE WATER DEPT · 2,000 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.95 µg/L 6.5% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Highest in the city: BEARCREEK MUNICIPAL WATER SYS · 200 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.56 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RED LODGE WATER DEPT · 2,000 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1.8 µg/L — BEARCREEK MUNICIPAL WATER SYS · 200 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.8 pCi/L 12% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the city: BEARCREEK MUNICIPAL WATER SYS · 200 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.5600 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RED LODGE WATER DEPT · 2,000 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0040 mg/L 27% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: RED LODGE WATER DEPT · 2,000 people · 2023 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Red Lodge
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| RED LODGE WATER DEPT | 2,000 |
| BEARCREEK MUNICIPAL WATER SYS | 200 |
| CANYON RANCHES SUBDIVISION | 36 |
Frequently asked questions about Red Lodge tap water
Is Red Lodge tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Red Lodge. 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 Red Lodge?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Red Lodge, Montana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Red Lodge's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Red Lodge include Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Lead, 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.