AUGUSTA, MT · Lewis and Clark County
ELK CREEK COLONY Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
ELK CREEK COLONY 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 ELK CREEK COLONY.
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)
- MT0004739
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 84
- Service connections
- 7
- Ownership
- privately owned
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
ELK CREEK COLONY is one of 1,084 community water systems in Montana in the 500 or fewer people size category, serving 84 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, EPA's published records contain no violations for this system.
Violation history
No violations on record for this system.
Enforcement actions
No enforcement actions on record for this system.
Common questions
Is ELK CREEK COLONY required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. ELK CREEK COLONY 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 ELK CREEK COLONY’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- ELK CREEK COLONY’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does ELK CREEK COLONY have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for ELK CREEK COLONY.
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
WIPF, MARK P
406-562-3357
AUGUSTA, MT 59410