BIGFORK, MT · Flathead County

RANCH CO WATER & SEWER DIST THE 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): MT0003076
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 90
Service connections: 41
Ownership: local government
Water source: groundwater (wells)

Violation history

Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2018 – July 26, 2018
Resolved
Lead Consumer Notice
—
Lead and Copper Rule
December 30, 2017 – February 22, 2018
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2015 – July 28, 2015
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
April 1, 2012 – April 30, 2012
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2010 – September 24, 2010
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-based
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
July 1, 2010 – September 30, 2010
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
July 1, 2010 – September 30, 2010
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
1,1-Dichloroethylene
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
p-Dichlorobenzene
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Vinyl chloride
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
1,2-Dichloroethane
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
1,1,1-Trichloroethane
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Carbon tetrachloride
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
1,2-Dichloropropane
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Benzene
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Toluene
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Ethylbenzene
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Styrene
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Xylenes, Total
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
o-Dichlorobenzene
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
October 1, 2002 – October 31, 2002
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
September 1, 2002 – September 30, 2002
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
August 1, 2002 – August 31, 2002
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
July 1, 2002 – July 31, 2002
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
June 1, 2002 – June 30, 2002
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
January 1, 2002 – March 31, 2002
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Nitrate-Nitrite
January 1, 2001 – December 31, 2001
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Nitrate
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 1999
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
December 1, 1998 – December 31, 1998
Resolved
Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
December 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Nitrate
January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994
Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)

Period	Violation	Contaminant / rule	Health-based	Status
July 1, 2018 – July 26, 2018	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
December 30, 2017 – February 22, 2018	Lead Consumer Notice	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
July 1, 2015 – July 28, 2015	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
April 1, 2012 – April 30, 2012	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
July 1, 2010 – September 24, 2010	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
July 1, 2010 – September 30, 2010	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U	Health-based	Archived
July 1, 2010 – September 30, 2010	Monitoring, Regular	Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U	—	Archived
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005	Monitoring, Regular	1,1-Dichloroethylene	—	Resolved
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005	Monitoring, Regular	p-Dichlorobenzene	—	Resolved
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005	Monitoring, Regular	Vinyl chloride	—	Resolved
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005	Monitoring, Regular	trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene	—	Resolved
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005	Monitoring, Regular	1,2-Dichloroethane	—	Resolved
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005	Monitoring, Regular	1,1,1-Trichloroethane	—	Resolved
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005	Monitoring, Regular	Carbon tetrachloride	—	Resolved
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005	Monitoring, Regular	1,2-Dichloropropane	—	Resolved
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005	Monitoring, Regular	Benzene	—	Resolved
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005	Monitoring, Regular	Toluene	—	Resolved
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005	Monitoring, Regular	Ethylbenzene	—	Resolved
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005	Monitoring, Regular	Styrene	—	Resolved
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005	Monitoring, Regular	1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene	—	Resolved
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005	Monitoring, Regular	cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene	—	Resolved
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005	Monitoring, Regular	Xylenes, Total	—	Resolved
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2005	Monitoring, Regular	o-Dichlorobenzene	—	Resolved
October 1, 2002 – October 31, 2002	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Resolved
September 1, 2002 – September 30, 2002	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Resolved
August 1, 2002 – August 31, 2002	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
July 1, 2002 – July 31, 2002	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
June 1, 2002 – June 30, 2002	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
January 1, 2002 – March 31, 2002	Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
January 1, 2001 – December 31, 2001	Monitoring, Regular	Nitrate-Nitrite	—	Resolved
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 1999	Monitoring, Regular	Nitrate	—	Resolved
December 1, 1998 – December 31, 1998	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Resolved
December 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997	Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
January 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994	Monitoring, Regular	Nitrate	—	Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)

Enforcement actions

July 26, 2018State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
July 17, 2018State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
February 22, 2018State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
January 31, 2018State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
July 28, 2015State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
July 15, 2015State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
May 15, 2012State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
May 15, 2012State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
May 10, 2012State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
January 4, 2011State Public Notification received1 linked violation
December 16, 2010State Other2 linked violations
October 21, 2010State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
October 21, 2010State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
October 19, 2010State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
October 19, 2010State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
October 4, 2010State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
September 24, 2010State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
August 7, 2010State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
August 7, 2010State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
January 9, 2009State Compliance achieved17 linked violations
February 28, 2006State Public Notification received29 linked violations
February 10, 2006State Public Notification requested22 linked violations
February 10, 2006State Violation/Reminder Notice22 linked violations
July 18, 2003State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
January 8, 2003State Compliance achieved5 linked violations
January 6, 2003State Public Notification received5 linked violations
October 5, 2002State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
September 21, 2002State Public Notification requested2 linked violations
September 9, 2002State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
September 9, 2002State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
June 12, 2002State Compliance achieved2 linked violations
April 19, 2002State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
April 19, 2002State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
January 7, 2002State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
November 27, 2001State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
November 27, 2001State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
June 1, 2001State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
June 1, 2001State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation

Contact

GORDON, TRACY

406-837-5461

BIGFORK, MT 59911