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Public water-system records for Kalispell, MT from EPA SDWIS.
Kalispell Public Works
PFAS above an official threshold detected in available EPA records.
Reviewed: active/open records as of Q1 2026
City listed in EPA records · Serves 25,000 people
Data from EPA SDWIS
PFAS screening separates EPA UCMR5 drinking-water monitoring from nearby DoD PFAS investigation-site records; EPA samples shown are from Jul 2023.
Drinking Water PFAS Monitoring
EPA UCMR5 samples public water systems. These results are separate from nearby PFAS cleanup or investigation-site records.
1 PFAS sample result above EPA limits
Sample period: Jul 2023
UCMR5 results are sampled by public water system, not every household. Confirm your water provider before treating these as tap-water results for a specific address.
| Chemical | Concentration (µg/L) | EPA Limit (µg/L) | Sample date | Over Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFOS | 0.0066 | 0.0040 | 2023-07-18 | Yes |
PFAS detections below EPA limits.
Nearby PFAS Investigation Sites
DoD records are nearby site investigations, not Kalispell drinking-water detections. Record names come from the source database and can be broad.
No DoD PFAS investigation records shown for this report.
EPA ATTAINS records identify assessed water bodies that do not meet water-quality standards for designated uses.
Spring Creek
Reported: Nov 2026
Health-relevant causes: Metals (other Than Mercury)
Affected uses: Drinkingwater, Ecological, Recreation
Data from EPA ATTAINS
NPDES permits regulate pollutant discharges into U.S. waterways. Facilities must report compliance quarterly.
Violation records
Last inspected: Dec 2025
Data from EPA ECHO
To investigate water contamination, check the sampling locations, dates and results below. For tap water records, see Drinking water quality above.
Reviewed: source records as of 2026
Review historical EPA air pollution records, including monitoring and facility emissions where available. For current conditions, check local air quality on AirNow.
Flathead County
Assessment year: 2020
According to EPA, a cancer risk of 20-in-1-million means that for every 1 million people continuously exposed to these air toxics over a 70-year lifetime, an estimated 20 may develop cancer from that exposure. This is in addition to cancer risk from all other causes.
Top modeled source groups
Data from EPA AirToxScreen
EPA designations apply to a specific pollutant and federal air quality standard (NAAQS). EPA can issue a clean-data determination while a formal designation remains in effect.
Maintenance areas
Previously nonattainment; currently meeting the standard and monitored under an EPA maintenance plan.
Flathead County; Kalispell and Vicinity
PM10 · PM-10 (1987 Standard)
Classification: Moderate
Original designation: Nov 1990
Data from EPA Green Book
EPA annual monitor summaries describe past measurements. For current air quality, see AirNow.
Flathead Valley — Columbia Falls, Montana
Annual mean: 11.8 Micrograms/cubic meter (25 C)
Observation year: 2025
Annual mean: 7.4 Micrograms/cubic meter (LC)
Observation year: 2025
Kalispell Flathead Electric
Annual mean: 22.2 Micrograms/cubic meter (25 C)
Observation year: 2025
Data from EPA AQS
Reviewed: source records as of Q4 2025
TRI releases are self-reported annual totals (calendar year 2024). Hover fugitive or stack for definitions.
Cityservicevalcon LLC Kalispell Bulk Facility
Reported: 2024
Jtl Group-Kalispell Dba Knife River - Kalispell
Reported: 2024
Reviewed: source query run Nov 2026
Brownfield sites are properties where redevelopment is complicated by the presence of hazardous substances.
Open data source: Search EPA ECHO1 site with active cleanup or investigation status
702 E Idaho St, Kalispell
Reported: Feb 2026
Facilities with hazardous-waste handler records under RCRA in the reviewed 5-mile city-center search area. Active handler status is separate from air, water, or other ECHO compliance violations, which are shown in their own sections.
Active RCRA handler records in the reviewed city search area
Release reports
Reported: Dec 2021
Reported: Dec 2021
Data from EPA UST Finder
Toxics Release Inventory data — chemicals disposed on-site at reporting facilities.
Jtl Group-Kalispell Dba Knife River - Kalispell
Open data source: View EPA TRI facility recordSites regulated by the Mine Safety and Health Administration, including mines, sand and gravel operations, and portable crushers. Status and type are from the MSHA Mine Data Retrieval System. Records with active/intermittent status dates older than 5 years are shown as older records rather than current active sites.
More MSHA records matched the search than this preview shows.
No records shown in this group.
Reviewed: status dates within last 5 years
Data from MSHA
Flathead County, MT
EPA Radon Zone Map (June 2024 release)
Flathead County is EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest potential). EPA defines Zone 1 counties as having predicted average indoor screening levels above 4 pCi/L.
Radon levels can vary from home to home, so EPA recommends testing the property to know its indoor level.
FEMA flood zones describe mapped flood hazards. Look up a specific address with FEMA.
No FEMA flood-zone records shown for this report.
Results use an earlier stored RMP inventory. Current EPA ECHO location coverage is unverified.
No EPA ECHO RMP facility records with a usable location matched this city report.
Health outcomes from County Health Rankings. Values shown alongside state and national averages.
Flathead County, MontanaPop. 111,814
County Health Rankings edition: 2024
Premature Death
Poor or Fair Health
Poor Physical Health Days
Poor Mental Health Days
Adult Smoking
Adult Obesity
Air Pollution - Particulate Matter
Drinking water violation indicator
Diabetes Prevalence
Life Expectancy
| Indicator | County | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premature Death | 7,793 | 8,418 | 7,972 |
| Poor or Fair Health | 12.5% | 13.7% | 14.2% |
| Poor Physical Health Days | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.3 |
| Poor Mental Health Days | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.8 |
| Adult Smoking | 15.1% | 15.3% | 15.0% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.6% | 31.8% | 34.0% |
| Air Pollution - Particulate Matter | 6.7 | 4.6 | 7.3 |
| Drinking water violation indicator | Yes | N/A | N/A |
| Diabetes Prevalence | 7.5% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Life Expectancy | 77.7 | 77.2 | 77.6 |
EPA testing found PFAS in water samples from Kalispell Public Works. Results dated Jul 18, 2023 include PFOS at 0.0066 micrograms per liter and PFHxS at 0.0036 to 0.005 micrograms per liter.
Check with the utility that serves your address for its testing results.
EPA drinking water records on this page list 25 violations for Kalispell Public Works.
Check your water bill to identify the utility serving your address. Ask that utility about current drinking water advisories.
Nearby EPA monitoring stations provide annual air quality measurements for Kalispell.
The monitoring station at Flathead Valley, Columbia Falls, Montana recorded an annual average of 11.8 Micrograms/cubic meter (25 C) for particles (PM10) in 2025.
The monitoring station at Flathead Valley, Columbia Falls, Montana recorded an annual average of 7.4 Micrograms/cubic meter (LC) for fine particles (PM2.5) in 2025.
The monitoring station at Kalispell Flathead Electric recorded an annual average of 22.2 Micrograms/cubic meter (25 C) for particles (PM10) in 2025.
The radon data for Kalispell covers Flathead County. EPA places this area in Zone 1, with a predicted average indoor radon screening level above 4 picocuries per liter.
No Superfund sites were returned for this city report.
This city report shows 3 brownfield sites: 333 S Main; 702 E Idaho St; Bnsf Rail Line Corridor.
EPA Superfund recordsView on EPA ECHOView on EPA ECHOView on EPA ECHO
The county data for Kalispell reports a life expectancy of 77.7 years in Flathead County, Montana.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
The county data for Kalispell reports 7,793 years of life lost to deaths before age 75 per 100,000 residents in Flathead County, Montana. This measure adds up the years lost to early deaths and adjusts for differences in population age.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.
The county data for Kalispell lists fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) at 6.7 micrograms per cubic meter in Flathead County, Montana.
The figure is from the 2024 edition of County Health Rankings, a University of Wisconsin program that publishes county health statistics.