STANFORD, MT · Judith Basin County

SURPRISE CREEK COLONY Water System

Current status

No open violations on record as of July 4, 2026.

This system's next federally required Consumer Confidence Report is due July 1, 2027, under the EPA's revised reporting rule.

Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed July 4, 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): MT0000391
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 80
Service connections: 16
Ownership: privately owned
Water source: groundwater (wells)

Violation history

Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
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Lead and Copper Rule
October 1, 2020 – July 7, 2021
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
September 1, 2019 – August 31, 2022
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
TTHM
September 1, 2019 – August 31, 2022
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2019 – July 22, 2019
Resolved
Lead Consumer Notice
—
Lead and Copper Rule
December 30, 2014 – January 30, 2015
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2014 – July 21, 2014
Resolved
Lead Consumer Notice
—
Lead and Copper Rule
January 1, 2012 – February 29, 2012
Resolved
Monitoring, Repeat Minor (TCR)
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Coliform (TCR)
November 1, 2011 – November 30, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
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Chlorine
July 1, 2009 – September 30, 2009
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Chlorine
July 1, 2009 – September 30, 2009
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Chlorine
July 1, 2009 – September 30, 2009
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2007 – July 31, 2008
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
January 1, 2006 – January 31, 2006
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
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HEXACHLOROBENZENE
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Benzo(a)pyrene
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Pentachlorophenol
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
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ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Endrin
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
BHC-GAMMA
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Methoxychlor
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Toxaphene
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Diquat
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Aldicarb sulfone
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Atrazine
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
LASSO
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Heptachlor
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Heptachlor epoxide
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
2,4-D
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
2,4,5-TP
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
May 1, 1997 – May 31, 1997
Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state

Period	Violation	Contaminant / rule	Health-based	Status
October 1, 2020 – July 7, 2021	Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
September 1, 2019 – August 31, 2022	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	—	Resolved
September 1, 2019 – August 31, 2022	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	TTHM	—	Resolved
July 1, 2019 – July 22, 2019	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
December 30, 2014 – January 30, 2015	Lead Consumer Notice	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
July 1, 2014 – July 21, 2014	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
January 1, 2012 – February 29, 2012	Lead Consumer Notice	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
November 1, 2011 – November 30, 2011	Monitoring, Repeat Minor (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
July 1, 2009 – September 30, 2009	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Chlorine	—	Resolved
July 1, 2009 – September 30, 2009	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Chlorine	—	Resolved
July 1, 2009 – September 30, 2009	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Chlorine	—	Resolved
July 1, 2007 – July 31, 2008	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
January 1, 2006 – January 31, 2006	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	—	Resolved
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001	Monitoring, Regular	HEXACHLOROBENZENE	—	Resolved
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001	Monitoring, Regular	Benzo(a)pyrene	—	Resolved
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001	Monitoring, Regular	Pentachlorophenol	—	Resolved
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001	Monitoring, Regular	1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE	—	Resolved
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001	Monitoring, Regular	ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE	—	Resolved
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001	Monitoring, Regular	Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)	—	Resolved
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001	Monitoring, Regular	Endrin	—	Resolved
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001	Monitoring, Regular	BHC-GAMMA	—	Resolved
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001	Monitoring, Regular	Methoxychlor	—	Resolved
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001	Monitoring, Regular	Toxaphene	—	Resolved
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001	Monitoring, Regular	Diquat	—	Resolved
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001	Monitoring, Regular	Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate	—	Resolved
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001	Monitoring, Regular	Aldicarb sulfone	—	Resolved
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001	Monitoring, Regular	Atrazine	—	Resolved
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001	Monitoring, Regular	LASSO	—	Resolved
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001	Monitoring, Regular	Heptachlor	—	Resolved
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001	Monitoring, Regular	Heptachlor epoxide	—	Resolved
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001	Monitoring, Regular	2,4-D	—	Resolved
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2001	Monitoring, Regular	2,4,5-TP	—	Resolved
May 1, 1997 – May 31, 1997	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state

Enforcement actions

August 15, 2023State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
April 26, 2023State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
October 20, 2022State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
October 20, 2022State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
July 7, 2021State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
October 20, 2020State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
October 20, 2020State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
July 22, 2019State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
July 17, 2019State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
January 30, 2015State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
January 26, 2015State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
July 21, 2014State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
July 14, 2014State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
February 29, 2012State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
February 15, 2012State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
October 15, 2010State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
November 25, 2009State Public Notification received3 linked violations
November 14, 2009State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
November 14, 2009State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
November 14, 2009State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
November 14, 2009State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
November 14, 2009State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
November 14, 2009State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
May 15, 2009State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
May 15, 2009State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
August 5, 2008State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
August 5, 2008State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
July 31, 2008State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
May 25, 2007State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
February 28, 2006State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
February 25, 2006State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
February 25, 2006State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
February 16, 2006State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
February 16, 2006State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
December 2, 2002State Compliance achieved33 linked violations
December 31, 2000State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
September 1, 2000State Violation/Reminder Notice29 linked violations

Contact

SURPRISE CREEK RANCH COLONY

406-566-2225

STANFORD, MT 59479