ZIP Code 59542 Water Quality & Testing Report
Turner, MT · Blaine County County · Updated for 2026
Compiled & verified by Sahajul Haque from official EPA SDWIS recordsIs Tap Water Safe to Drink in ZIP 59542 (Turner, MT)?
Caution / Filtration Recommended: Tap water in ZIP code 59542 (Turner, MT) has compliance concerns, earning an EPA Safety Grade of F (22/100) due to 9 health violation(s) and 0 ppb lead. While treated by Turner Colony, residents are advised to use an NSF/ANSI 53 certified water filter for drinking and cooking.
Water Safety Grade
Failing — Serious compliance issues
Health Violations
9
Total Violations
13
Lead Risk
High
Contaminants
2
Active Water Quality Issues Detected
EPA records show 8 unresolved violations. Contact Turner Colony for current status.
About Tap Water in ZIP Code 59542
Tap water in ZIP code 59542 (Turner, MT) is distributed by Turner Colony (EPA ID: MT0001772), serving approximately 50 residents. Based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Act compliance records, this system receives a water safety grade of F with a composite quality score of 22/100.
Water System
Turner Colony
EPA ID: MT0001772
Water Source
Ground Water
Population Served
50 residents
County
Blaine County County, Montana
Lead Levels in ZIP 59542
EPA action level: 15 ppb | Public health goal: 0 ppb
Lead Data Not Available
Lead exposure risk in 59542 is rated High. EPA models estimate a 61% exposure probability based on housing and infrastructure age.
EPA model estimate based on housing age and infrastructure
Water Hardness & Mineral Content
Grains per gallon (GPG) & Parts per million (PPM / mg/L)
Water in ZIP 59542 is Very Hard (240 mg/L / 14 GPG). High concentrations of dissolved limestone minerals cause severe mineral buildup, stiff laundry, dry skin, and premature water heater wear.
Grains per gallon
Parts per million CaCO3
Official EPA SDWIS Database Entry
Utility: Turner Colony · PWSID: MT0001772
Violation History
Past 5 years — EPA SDWIS data
Turner Colony has recorded 9 health-based violations out of 13 total violations over the past 5 years. 8 violations remain unresolved in EPA tracking records.
Regulatory compliance risk for this utility is rated Critical based on past reporting and enforcement records.
Contaminants Detected
Contaminants with health-based violations on record
EPA records identify 2 contaminants with health-based violations in the past 5 years: Arsenic, Consumer Confidence Report Rule.
⚖ Enforcement Actions
Water Source & Environmental Factors
Ground Water
This system draws water from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through soil and rock, but can still contain naturally occurring minerals like arsenic, radium, or nitrates.
Highest potential
% of household income spent on energy — indicator of older infrastructure
EPA Radon Zone 1 — highest potential for radon in indoor air. Homeowners should test their home for radon and consider mitigation if levels exceed 4 pCi/L.
Water Quality Testing in ZIP 59542
Tap Water & Well Testing Recommendations
Residents in ZIP code 59542 served by Turner Colony can test tap water or private well systems to verify water purity. Testing detects hidden contaminants before they impact family health.
Tap Water Testing Steps
- 1.Conduct a certified lead check if your home was constructed before 1986.
- 2.Use certified lab testing kits rather than uncalibrated test strips for regulated compliance.
- 3.Sample water from both your kitchen faucet and water heater to compare line purity.
Private Well Testing Steps
- •Test for Coliform bacteria and Nitrates annually.
- •Test for heavy metals, radon, and PFAS every 3 years.
- •Send samples to a state-certified drinking water laboratory recognized by Montana Department of Environmental Quality.
🛡 What Should You Do? — ZIP 59542 Recommendations
Serious water quality concerns — action recommended
- 🚨 Install a certified NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 (reverse osmosis) filter immediately for drinking and cooking
- 🚨 Do not give unfiltered water to children, pregnant women, or immunocompromised individuals
- 🚨 Contact Turner Colony to request the current violation status and corrective action plan
- 🚨 Report concerns to your state environmental agency or call the EPA hotline: 1-800-426-4791
- 🚨 Consider having your home's tap water independently tested by a certified lab
Recommended Water Treatment Systems:
NSF 53 Lead Pitcher Filter
Certified to remove lead. Recommended for immediate protection.
NSF 58 Under-Sink RO System
Reverse Osmosis system certified to remove PFAS, heavy metals, and viruses.
Frequently Asked Questions — ZIP 59542 Water Quality
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Data Sources & Methodology
Water quality data for ZIP code 59542 is compiled from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), EPA ECHO enforcement database, UCMR5 unregulated contaminant monitoring, and Consumer Confidence Reports filed by Turner Colony. Safety scores are composite metrics derived from violation history, lead levels, enforcement actions, and infrastructure risk indicators. Data reflects a 5-year monitoring window. Last dataset update: 2024. View EPA source data →