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5,574 people served · 12 water systems
BIG SKY, Montana is a small town with 5,574 residents served by a network of 12 public water systems. Water service covers ZIP code 59716.
BIG SKY's drinking water utilities have maintained full EPA compliance over the most recent five-year reporting window — no health-based MCL exceedances have been recorded.
Last updated: 2026-05-18 · Source: EPA SDWIS
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Centered on ZIP-code centroids of water systems serving this city.
EPA Maximum Contaminant Level exceedances reported by water systems serving BIG SKY. Each entry explains the contaminant, the health risk, and recommended precautions, and links to a full guide.
No health-based violations in the last 5 years.
BIG SKY's water systems have met EPA health-based Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) requirements throughout the EPA reporting window. This does not mean zero detection of regulated contaminants — it means all measured concentrations remained below their federal action levels.
SPANISH PEAKS MOUNTAIN CLUB
PWSID: MT0004588
40 served
BIG SKY COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DIST 363
PWSID: MT0002385
4,132 served
LAZY J SOUTH SUBDIVISION
PWSID: MT0004432
122 served
GATEWAY VILLAGE SYSTEM 2
PWSID: MT0005027
68 served
GATEWAY VILLAGE SYSTEM 7
PWSID: MT0005032
77 served
GATEWAY VILLAGE SYSTEM 5
PWSID: MT0005030
70 served
GATEWAY VILLAGE SYSTEM 4
PWSID: MT0005029
60 served
GATEWAY VILLAGE SYSTEM 3
PWSID: MT0005028
68 served
ANDESITE RIDGE WATER SYSTEM
PWSID: MT0004468
450 served
LONE VIEW RIDGE WATER SYSTEM
PWSID: MT0004470
37 served
ENCAMPMENT TRAIL
PWSID: MT0004916
100 served
LOWER PIONEER MOUNTAIN WATER SYSTEM
PWSID: MT0004462
350 served
This overview reflects EPA SDWIS data published as of 2026-05-18. It covers active Community Water Systems (CWS) that remained within 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.
This city's water had no EPA health-based violations in the last 5 years.
BIG SKY has 0 EPA health-based water violations in the last 5 years across 12 water systems serving 5,574 people.
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.
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.
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