TURNER, Montana Tap Water Quality

50 people served · 1 water system

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TURNER, Montana is a rural community with 50 residents served by a single public water system. Water service covers ZIP code 59542.

TURNER has accumulated a significant number of EPA health-based violations. Reviewing the contaminants involved, requesting your utility's Consumer Confidence Report, and using certified point-of-use filtration is strongly advisable.

EPA reporting identifies Mercury (Inorganic) and Coliform Bacteria among the regulated contaminants associated with TURNER's recent health-based violations. Each contaminant has different sources, health implications, and recommended mitigation steps — links to the full EPA reference for each are listed alongside the violation history below.

Last updated: 2026-05-18 · Source: EPA SDWIS

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Centered on ZIP-code centroids of water systems serving this city.

ZIP Codes Served

59542

Health-Based Violations (Last 5 Years)

EPA Maximum Contaminant Level exceedances reported by water systems serving TURNER. Each entry explains the contaminant, the health risk, and recommended precautions, and links to a full guide.

Mercury (Inorganic)chemical

EPA Code 1038 · Maximum Contaminant Level Exceedance

violations

EPA Limit

0.002 mg/L

Last Reading

12.5 MG/L

First Reported

Jan 2021

Most Recent

Jul 2024

What this violation means

Inorganic mercury in drinking water primarily damages kidneys. Most mercury exposure for Americans comes from fish (methylmercury), but localized water contamination occurs near refineries, coal-burning plants, and certain landfills.

Recommended precautions

→Reverse osmosis and distillation remove inorganic mercury.
→Activated carbon adsorption works for mercury but capacity is limited.
→Test private wells near industrial sites or landfills.

Read the complete guide to Mercury (Inorganic)

Coliform Bacteriamicrobial

EPA Code 8000 · Treatment Technique Violation

violations

EPA Limit

0 per 100 mL presence/absence

Last Reading

—

First Reported

May 2023

Most Recent

Jan 2024

What this violation means

Total coliform bacteria are themselves usually harmless, but their presence signals that the water distribution system has a vulnerability — typically a cracked pipe, loss of pressure, or back-siphonage — that could allow disease-causing pathogens to enter. Repeated coliform-positive samples trigger mandatory utility investigation.

Recommended precautions

→If your utility issues a boil-water advisory, boil all drinking and cooking water for at least one minute.
→Use bottled water until the advisory is lifted.
→Ice from icemakers and beverages made before the advisory should be discarded.
→UV light and chlorination both kill coliform bacteria — most home filters do not.

Read the complete guide to Coliform Bacteria

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations only. Older violations may have been resolved; check your utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report for current status.

Water Systems Serving TURNER

TURNER COLONY

PWSID: MT0001772

50 served

36 violations

What Can You Do?

✅ Request your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) — required by law.
✅ Use an NSF-certified water filter if violations involve lead, arsenic, or PFAS.
✅ Run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking if you have older plumbing (reduces lead).
✅ Check back monthly — we update data from the EPA every 30 days.

About this data

This overview reflects EPA SDWIS data published as of 2026-05-18. It covers active Community Water Systems (CWS) that exceeded federal Maximum Contaminant Levels during the past five-year EPA reporting window. For up-to-the-minute information, request a current Consumer Confidence Report from your utility, or review the EPA's public dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TURNER, Montana tap water safe to drink?▼

This city's water had numerous EPA violations in the last 5 years. Consider filtered water.

How many EPA violations does TURNER have?▼

TURNER has 36 EPA health-based water violations in the last 5 years across 1 water system serving 50 people.

What contaminants have been found in TURNER water?▼

The following EPA-regulated contaminants have been detected: 1038, 8000. View details about each contaminant, health effects, and recommended precautions above in the violations table.

Should I use a water filter in TURNER?▼

Using an NSF-certified water filter is recommended if your area has violations involving lead, arsenic, or PFAS. For other contaminants, consult your local water utility. Check the annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) for detailed guidance.

What should I do if there are violations in TURNER?▼

Request your water utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), which is required by the EPA. Follow the utility's guidance on boil water advisories. Run cold water for 30 seconds before drinking if you have older plumbing. Use an NSF-certified filter if needed based on your water system's violations.