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

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

GERALDINE 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.

GERALDINE, MT · Chouteau County

GERALDINE TOWN OF Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

GERALDINE 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 GERALDINE 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): MT0000225
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 260
Service connections: 149
Ownership: local government
Water source: groundwater (wells)

GERALDINE TOWN OF is one of 1,084 community water systems in Montana in the 500 or fewer people size category, serving 260 people from groundwater.

As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 13 entries between 1979 and 2025, all of which EPA lists as closed.

Of the 13, 8 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 Groundwater Rule, and inorganic chemicals.

Violation history

Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-based
Groundwater Rule
July 1, 2025 – July 31, 2025
Resolved
Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR)
—
Groundwater Rule
June 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022
Resolved
Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)
Health-based
Groundwater Rule
June 1, 2019 – June 30, 2019
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine (RTCR)
—
Revised Total Coliform Rule
October 1, 2018 – October 31, 2018
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
TTHM
October 1, 2017 – September 30, 2020
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
October 1, 2017 – September 30, 2020
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
March 1, 2016 – March 31, 2016
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
TTHM
January 1, 2004 – December 31, 2004
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Acute (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
October 1, 2003 – October 31, 2003
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
August 1, 2003 – August 31, 2003
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Thallium, Total
January 1, 1996 – December 31, 1998
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Nickel
January 1, 1996 – December 31, 1998
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Single Sample
Health-based
Fluoride
April 5, 1979 – May 4, 1979
Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state

Period	Violation	Contaminant / rule	Health-based	Status
July 1, 2025 – July 31, 2025	Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)	Groundwater Rule	Health-based	Resolved
June 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022	Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Unfilt/GWR)	Groundwater Rule	—	Resolved
June 1, 2019 – June 30, 2019	Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)	Groundwater Rule	Health-based	Resolved
October 1, 2018 – October 31, 2018	Monitoring, Routine (RTCR)	Revised Total Coliform Rule	—	Resolved
October 1, 2017 – September 30, 2020	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	TTHM	—	Resolved
October 1, 2017 – September 30, 2020	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	—	Resolved
March 1, 2016 – March 31, 2016	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
January 1, 2004 – December 31, 2004	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	TTHM	—	Resolved
October 1, 2003 – October 31, 2003	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Acute (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Resolved
August 1, 2003 – August 31, 2003	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Resolved
January 1, 1996 – December 31, 1998	Monitoring, Regular	Thallium, Total	—	Resolved
January 1, 1996 – December 31, 1998	Monitoring, Regular	Nickel	—	Resolved
April 5, 1979 – May 4, 1979	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Single Sample	Fluoride	Health-based	Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state

Enforcement actions

September 4, 2025State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
August 28, 2025State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
August 10, 2022State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
August 10, 2022State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
August 1, 2022State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
September 9, 2021State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
October 19, 2020State Public Notification requested3 linked violations
July 31, 2019State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
July 16, 2019State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
November 16, 2018State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
April 18, 2016State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
May 15, 2009State Compliance achieved4 linked violations
December 3, 2008State Compliance achieved8 linked violations
August 15, 2005State Violation/Reminder Notice7 linked violations
November 18, 2003State Public Notification received3 linked violations
November 7, 2003State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
September 24, 2003State Public Notification received3 linked violations
June 25, 2002State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
June 6, 2001State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
August 17, 2000State Public Notification received3 linked violations
August 2, 1998State Violation/Reminder Notice3 linked violations

Common questions

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

THOMAS, PHILIP B

406-217-6341

GERALDINE, MT 59446