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

Yes. EKALAKA 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 EKALAKA TOWN OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?

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

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.

EKALAKA, MT · Carter County

EKALAKA TOWN OF Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

EKALAKA 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 no open violations for EKALAKA 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): MT0000206
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 400
Service connections: 365
Ownership: local government
Water source: groundwater (wells)

EKALAKA TOWN OF is one of 1,084 community water systems in Montana in the 500 or fewer people size category, serving 400 people from groundwater.

As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 13 entries between 1992 and 2023, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2023.

Of the 13, 9 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 Total Coliform Rules, the Consumer Confidence Rule, and inorganic chemicals.

Violation history

Monitoring, Routine (RTCR)
—
Revised Total Coliform Rule
July 1, 2023 – July 31, 2023
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2023 – July 6, 2023
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine (RTCR)
—
Revised Total Coliform Rule
May 1, 2023 – May 31, 2023
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
October 1, 2022 – December 12, 2022
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2022 – November 22, 2022
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine (RTCR)
—
Revised Total Coliform Rule
July 1, 2022 – July 31, 2022
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine (RTCR)
—
Revised Total Coliform Rule
June 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine (RTCR)
—
Revised Total Coliform Rule
May 1, 2022 – May 31, 2022
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine (RTCR)
—
Revised Total Coliform Rule
January 1, 2022 – January 31, 2022
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
July 1, 2006 – July 31, 2006
Resolved
Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
July 1, 2006 – July 31, 2006
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Nitrate
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1993
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
June 1, 1992 – June 30, 1992
Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state

Period	Violation	Contaminant / rule	Health-based	Status
July 1, 2023 – July 31, 2023	Monitoring, Routine (RTCR)	Revised Total Coliform Rule	—	Resolved
July 1, 2023 – July 6, 2023	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
May 1, 2023 – May 31, 2023	Monitoring, Routine (RTCR)	Revised Total Coliform Rule	—	Resolved
October 1, 2022 – December 12, 2022	Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
July 1, 2022 – November 22, 2022	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
July 1, 2022 – July 31, 2022	Monitoring, Routine (RTCR)	Revised Total Coliform Rule	—	Resolved
June 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022	Monitoring, Routine (RTCR)	Revised Total Coliform Rule	—	Resolved
May 1, 2022 – May 31, 2022	Monitoring, Routine (RTCR)	Revised Total Coliform Rule	—	Resolved
January 1, 2022 – January 31, 2022	Monitoring, Routine (RTCR)	Revised Total Coliform Rule	—	Resolved
July 1, 2006 – July 31, 2006	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Resolved
July 1, 2006 – July 31, 2006	Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1993	Monitoring, Regular	Nitrate	—	Resolved
June 1, 1992 – June 30, 1992	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state

Enforcement actions

August 28, 2023State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
August 28, 2023State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
August 3, 2023State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
July 11, 2023State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
July 6, 2023State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
June 20, 2023State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
June 19, 2023State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
June 19, 2023State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
December 12, 2022State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
November 22, 2022State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
October 3, 2022State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
September 16, 2022State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
September 16, 2022State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
August 18, 2022State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
August 18, 2022State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
August 18, 2022State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
August 12, 2022State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
August 12, 2022State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
July 11, 2022State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
July 8, 2022State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
July 8, 2022State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
February 17, 2022State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
February 17, 2022State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
February 9, 2022State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
February 12, 2014State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
January 24, 2014State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
January 24, 2014State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
May 15, 2009State Compliance achieved5 linked violations
July 25, 2006State Public Notification received12 linked violations
July 21, 1994State Violation/Reminder Notice5 linked violations

Common questions

Is EKALAKA TOWN OF required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?: Yes. EKALAKA 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 EKALAKA TOWN OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?: EKALAKA TOWN OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does EKALAKA TOWN OF have any open drinking water violations on record?: As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for EKALAKA 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

HARKINS, KAMELY E

406-775-8731

EKALAKA, MT 59324