VAUGHN, MT · Cascade County
VAUGHN CASCADE COUNTY WATER AND SEWER Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
VAUGHN CASCADE COUNTY WATER AND SEWER 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 VAUGHN CASCADE COUNTY WATER AND SEWER.
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)
- MT0000352
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 585
- Service connections
- 209
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
VAUGHN CASCADE COUNTY WATER AND SEWER is one of 123 community water systems in Montana in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 585 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 9 entries between 2008 and 2023, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2023.
Of the 9, 7 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 the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule.
Violation history
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2023 – July 6, 2023
ResolvedConsumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2022 – July 14, 2022
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Nitrate-Nitrite
January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
October 1, 2017 – September 18, 2018
ResolvedMonitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
January 1, 2016 – September 30, 2016
ResolvedFollow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
—Lead and Copper Rule
October 1, 2009 – August 1, 2012
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
February 1, 2009 – February 28, 2009
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
October 1, 2008 – October 31, 2008
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
January 1, 2008 – January 31, 2008
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2023 – July 6, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report | Consumer Confidence Rule | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 – July 14, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report | Consumer Confidence Rule | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021 | Monitoring, Regular | Nitrate-Nitrite | — | Resolved |
| October 1, 2017 – September 18, 2018 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2016 – September 30, 2016 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | — | Resolved |
| October 1, 2009 – August 1, 2012 | Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R | Lead and Copper Rule | — | Resolved |
| February 1, 2009 – February 28, 2009 | Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
| October 1, 2008 – October 31, 2008 | Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2008 – January 31, 2008 | Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- July 6, 2023State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- July 14, 2022State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- February 23, 2022State Public Notification received2 linked violations
- February 2, 2022State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- October 19, 2018State Public Notification requested3 linked violations
- September 18, 2018State Compliance achieved4 linked violations
- September 18, 2018State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
- September 18, 2018State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
- October 23, 2017State Violation/Reminder Notice3 linked violations
- July 28, 2017State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
- April 1, 2016State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
- October 21, 2015State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
- December 20, 2011State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
- November 12, 2011State Public Notification requested12 linked violations
- September 24, 2009State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
- May 15, 2009State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- November 17, 2008State Violation/Reminder Notice7 linked violations
Common questions
Is VAUGHN CASCADE COUNTY WATER AND SEWER required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. VAUGHN CASCADE COUNTY WATER AND SEWER 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 VAUGHN CASCADE COUNTY WATER AND SEWER’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- VAUGHN CASCADE COUNTY WATER AND SEWER’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does VAUGHN CASCADE COUNTY WATER AND SEWER have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for VAUGHN CASCADE COUNTY WATER AND SEWER.
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
SOUTH, JAMES A
406-964-8880
VAUGHN, MT 59487