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

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

RICHEY 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.

RICHEY, MT · Dawson County

RICHEY TOWN OF Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

RICHEY 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 RICHEY 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): MT0000316
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 180
Service connections: 142
Ownership: local government
Water source: groundwater (wells)

RICHEY TOWN OF is one of 1,084 community water systems in Montana in the 500 or fewer people size category, serving 180 people from groundwater.

As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 18 entries between 2002 and 2022, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2022.

Of the 18, 14 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 Consumer Confidence Rule, the Total Coliform Rules, and inorganic chemicals.

Violation history

Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
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Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2022 – July 25, 2022
Resolved
Lead Consumer Notice
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Lead and Copper Rule
December 30, 2021 – January 10, 2022
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine (RTCR)
—
Revised Total Coliform Rule
February 1, 2021 – February 28, 2021
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2020 – July 27, 2020
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
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Nitrate-Nitrite
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2019 – October 22, 2019
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine (RTCR)
—
Revised Total Coliform Rule
September 1, 2018 – September 30, 2018
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2018 – October 23, 2019
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
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TTHM
September 1, 2017 – August 31, 2020
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
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Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
September 1, 2017 – August 31, 2020
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Nitrate-Nitrite
January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
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Coliform (TCR)
October 1, 2015 – October 31, 2015
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
July 1, 2013 – September 30, 2013
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Chlorine
July 1, 2013 – September 30, 2013
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
TTHM
July 1, 2013 – September 30, 2013
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Fluoride
January 1, 2008 – December 31, 2008
Resolved
Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
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Lead and Copper Rule
October 1, 2004 – January 9, 2009
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
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Coliform (TCR)
November 1, 2002 – November 30, 2002
Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state

Period	Violation	Contaminant / rule	Health-based	Status
July 1, 2022 – July 25, 2022	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
December 30, 2021 – January 10, 2022	Lead Consumer Notice	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
February 1, 2021 – February 28, 2021	Monitoring, Routine (RTCR)	Revised Total Coliform Rule	—	Resolved
July 1, 2020 – July 27, 2020	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020	Monitoring, Regular	Nitrate-Nitrite	—	Resolved
July 1, 2019 – October 22, 2019	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
September 1, 2018 – September 30, 2018	Monitoring, Routine (RTCR)	Revised Total Coliform Rule	—	Resolved
July 1, 2018 – October 23, 2019	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
September 1, 2017 – August 31, 2020	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	TTHM	—	Resolved
September 1, 2017 – August 31, 2020	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	—	Resolved
January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017	Monitoring, Regular	Nitrate-Nitrite	—	Resolved
October 1, 2015 – October 31, 2015	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
July 1, 2013 – September 30, 2013	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	—	Resolved
July 1, 2013 – September 30, 2013	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Chlorine	—	Resolved
July 1, 2013 – September 30, 2013	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	TTHM	—	Resolved
January 1, 2008 – December 31, 2008	Monitoring, Regular	Fluoride	—	Resolved
October 1, 2004 – January 9, 2009	Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
November 1, 2002 – November 30, 2002	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state

Enforcement actions

June 19, 2025State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
June 19, 2025State Public Notification requested4 linked violations
January 10, 2022State Compliance achieved23 linked violations
January 4, 2022State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
May 19, 2021State Compliance achieved5 linked violations
March 17, 2021State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
October 19, 2020State Violation/Reminder Notice3 linked violations
July 27, 2020State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
July 20, 2020State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
October 23, 2019State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
October 22, 2019State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
July 17, 2019State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
October 15, 2018State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
October 15, 2018State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
October 2, 2018State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
July 17, 2018State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
January 31, 2018State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
January 23, 2018State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
January 23, 2018State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
September 22, 2016State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
August 16, 2016State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
November 16, 2015State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
October 23, 2014State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
October 23, 2014State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
October 17, 2013State Public Notification requestedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
October 17, 2013State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
October 15, 2013State Violation/Reminder Notice3 linked violations
October 15, 2013State Public Notification requested3 linked violations
July 30, 2012State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
July 12, 2012State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
April 13, 2012State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
April 13, 2012State Violation/Reminder Notice3 linked violations
February 9, 2009State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
April 4, 2006State Compliance achieved27 linked violations
February 24, 2005State Violation/Reminder Notice5 linked violations
February 24, 2005State Public Notification requested8 linked violations
July 30, 2004State Compliance achieved9 linked violations
December 22, 2003State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
January 16, 2003State Public Notification received25 linked violations
December 23, 2002State Public Notification requested4 linked violations
January 22, 1992State Violation/Reminder Notice4 linked violations

Common questions

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

SENNER, CHANCE D

406-773-5634

RICHEY, MT 59259