Public Water Partners

DENTON, MT · Fergus County

DENTON TOWN OF Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

DENTON TOWN OF must publish a Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking water quality report covering calendar year 2026 — by July 1, 2027.

As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show 1 open health-based violation for DENTON TOWN OF.

Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed August 1, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace Montana’s official records. Always confirm current status with Montana before making decisions based on this information.

System facts

System ID (PWSID)
MT0000199
System type
Community Water System
Population served
255
Service connections
169
Ownership
local government
Water source
surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)

DENTON TOWN OF is one of 1,084 community water systems in Montana in the 500 or fewer people size category, serving 255 people from surface water.

As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 106 entries between 1980 and 2026, of which 1 health-based item remains open.

Of the 106, 17 are monitoring and reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset — rather than findings about the water itself. The record involves the Surface Water Treatment Rules, inorganic chemicals, and the Consumer Confidence Rule.

Violation history

  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)

    Surface Water Treatment Rule

    March 1, 2026 – March 31, 2026

    Archived
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)

    Surface Water Treatment Rule

    February 1, 2026 – February 28, 2026

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Surface Water Treatment Rule

    February 1, 2026 – February 28, 2026

    Archived
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)

    Surface Water Treatment Rule

    January 1, 2026 – January 31, 2026

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Surface Water Treatment Rule

    January 1, 2026 – January 31, 2026

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Surface Water Treatment Rule

    December 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025

    Archived
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)

    Surface Water Treatment Rule

    December 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025

    Archived
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)

    Surface Water Treatment Rule

    November 1, 2025 – November 30, 2025

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Surface Water Treatment Rule

    November 1, 2025 – November 30, 2025

    Archived
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)

    Surface Water Treatment Rule

    October 1, 2025 – October 31, 2025

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Surface Water Treatment Rule

    October 1, 2025 – October 31, 2025

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Surface Water Treatment Rule

    September 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025

    Archived
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)

    Surface Water Treatment Rule

    September 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Surface Water Treatment Rule

    August 1, 2025 – August 31, 2025

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Surface Water Treatment Rule

    July 1, 2025 – July 31, 2025

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Surface Water Treatment Rule

    June 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Surface Water Treatment Rule

    May 1, 2025 – May 31, 2025

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Surface Water Treatment Rule

    April 1, 2025 – April 30, 2025

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Surface Water Treatment Rule

    March 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Surface Water Treatment Rule

    January 1, 2025 – January 31, 2025

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Surface Water Treatment Rule

    December 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Surface Water Treatment Rule

    November 1, 2024 – November 30, 2024

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Surface Water Treatment Rule

    October 1, 2024 – October 31, 2024

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    September 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    August 1, 2024 – August 31, 2024

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    June 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    May 1, 2024 – May 31, 2024

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    April 1, 2024 – April 30, 2024

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    March 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    February 1, 2024 – February 29, 2024

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    January 1, 2024 – January 31, 2024

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    December 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    November 1, 2023 – November 30, 2023

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    October 1, 2023 – October 31, 2023

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    September 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    August 1, 2023 – August 31, 2023

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    July 1, 2023 – July 31, 2023

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    June 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    May 1, 2023 – May 31, 2023

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    April 1, 2023 – April 30, 2023

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    March 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    February 1, 2023 – February 28, 2023

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    January 1, 2023 – January 31, 2023

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    December 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    November 1, 2022 – November 30, 2022

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    October 1, 2022 – October 31, 2022

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    September 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    August 1, 2022 – August 31, 2022

    Archived
  • Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report

    Consumer Confidence Rule

    July 1, 2022 – August 12, 2022

    Resolved
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    July 1, 2022 – July 31, 2022

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    June 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    May 1, 2022 – May 31, 2022

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    April 1, 2022 – April 30, 2022

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    March 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    February 1, 2022 – February 28, 2022

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    January 1, 2022 – January 31, 2022

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    December 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    November 1, 2021 – November 30, 2021

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    October 1, 2021 – October 31, 2021

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    September 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    August 1, 2021 – August 31, 2021

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    July 1, 2021 – July 31, 2021

    Archived
  • Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report

    Consumer Confidence Rule

    July 1, 2021 – July 27, 2021

    Resolved
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    June 1, 2021 – June 30, 2021

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Routine (RTCR)

    Revised Total Coliform Rule

    June 1, 2021 – June 30, 2021

    Resolved
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    May 1, 2021 – May 31, 2021

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    April 1, 2021 – April 30, 2021

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    March 1, 2021 – March 31, 2021

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    February 1, 2021 – February 28, 2021

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    January 1, 2021 – January 31, 2021

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    December 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    November 1, 2020 – November 30, 2020

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    October 1, 2020 – October 31, 2020

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    September 1, 2020 – September 30, 2020

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    August 1, 2020 – August 31, 2020

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    July 1, 2020 – July 31, 2020

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    June 1, 2020 – June 30, 2020

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    May 1, 2020 – May 31, 2020

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    April 1, 2020 – April 30, 2020

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    March 1, 2020 – March 31, 2020

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    February 1, 2020 – February 29, 2020

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    January 1, 2020 – January 31, 2020

    Archived
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)

    Health-based

    Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule

    December 1, 2019 – December 31, 2019

    Archived
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Nitrate-Nitrite

    October 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Routine (RTCR)

    Revised Total Coliform Rule

    June 1, 2017 – June 30, 2017

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Single Sample

    Health-based

    Nitrate-Nitrite

    January 1, 2016 – March 31, 2016

    Resolved
  • Failure to Filter (SWTR)

    Health-based

    Surface Water Treatment Rule

    June 3, 2014

    Addressed
  • Lead Consumer Notice

    Lead and Copper Rule

    January 1, 2014 – January 30, 2014

    Resolved
  • Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting

    Consumer Confidence Rule

    October 1, 2013 – January 2, 2014

    Resolved
  • Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report

    Consumer Confidence Rule

    July 1, 2013 – August 16, 2013

    Resolved
  • Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report

    Consumer Confidence Rule

    July 1, 2012 – July 2, 2012

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Single Sample

    Health-based

    Nitrate-Nitrite

    July 1, 2012 – September 30, 2012

    Resolved
  • Failure To Address Deficiency

    Health-based

    Groundwater Rule

    November 21, 2011 – June 20, 2015

    Resolved
  • Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting

    Consumer Confidence Rule

    October 1, 2011 – November 9, 2011

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Single Sample

    Health-based

    Nitrate-Nitrite

    April 1, 2007 – June 30, 2007

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Single Sample

    Health-based

    Nitrate-Nitrite

    October 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Single Sample

    Health-based

    Nitrate-Nitrite

    January 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Nitrate-Nitrite

    January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Chromium

    January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Cadmium

    January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Selenium

    January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Mercury

    January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001

    Resolved
  • Monitoring, Regular

    Fluoride

    January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Nitrate

    April 16, 1987 – April 15, 1990

    Resolved
  • Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average

    Health-based

    Nitrate

    October 1, 1980 – October 31, 1980

    Archived

Archived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateAddressed corrective action reported, pending final confirmation

Enforcement actions

Common questions

Is DENTON TOWN OF required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?

Yes. DENTON TOWN OF is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.

When is DENTON TOWN OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?

DENTON TOWN OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.

Does DENTON TOWN OF have any open drinking water violations on record?

As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show 1 open health-based violation for DENTON TOWN OF.

What is a Consumer Confidence Report?

A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.

Contact

TOWN OF DENTON

406-567-2571

DENTON, MT 59430