Is Bozeman tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Bozeman's tap water meets all EPA standards and scores well on our analysis. It is generally safe to drink though filtration can improve taste and provide extra precaution.

85/100
Purity Score
1
Issues Found
3 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

1 Issue Detected in Bozeman

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.1 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Bozeman
Montana

597,155,971,759,718 · Hyalite Creek and Sourdough Creek

Is Bozeman Tap Water Safe? Full Analysis

Low Risk Updated March 2026 53,293 residents
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85
Purity Score

Residents of Bozeman draw from Hyalite Creek and Sourdough Creek infrastructure managed by City of Bozeman Water. This 2026 analysis evaluates safety, identifies any concerns, and recommends the best home filtration options.

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
0.8 ppb
Nitrate
0.3 mg/L
Arsenic
0.1 mg/L
Hardness
3 gpg

Health Insights

  • 1
    Bozeman's water meets current EPA standards. Filtration can improve taste and provide extra safety.

Score

85 /100
Excellent
"Good" threshold (70)

Bozeman tap water is sourced from Hyalite Creek and Sourdough Creek and treated by City of Bozeman Water. Overall purity score: 85/100 (Excellent). Updated for 2026.

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Bozeman Water FAQ

Is Bozeman MT tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Bozeman tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 85/100 (Excellent) on PurityMap for 2026. For most healthy adults the water is considered safe but point-of-use filtration adds an important layer of protection.
Does Bozeman MT use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Bozeman uses chlorine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 0.7 ppm. Standard activated carbon filters including pitcher filters are effective at removing free chlorine taste and odor.
How hard is Bozeman MT water and what is the TDS level?
Bozeman water hardness is 3.0 grains per gallon (soft) with a TDS of 90 ppm (good). This level is unlikely to cause significant scale buildup in household plumbing.
Has PFAS been found in Bozeman MT drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Bozeman drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Bozeman?
Based on Bozeman's water profile, we recommend the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher. Bozeman water scores well overall. A pitcher filter provides extra precaution and improves taste for drinking and cooking.

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • City of Bozeman Water CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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