Iron in Montana Well Water

In Montana, iron levels average 0.178 mg/L, with a maximum recorded level of 0.87 mg/L. The EPA limit is 0.3 mg/L. Currently 7.3% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 13,140 wells.

Testing for iron in Montana typically costs around $61. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for iron cost approximately $2,175.

The risk level for iron in Montana is rated as low. The state average of 0.178 mg/L is 36.9% above the national average of 0.130 mg/L.