Water
The Missoula Environmental Health Department works in many different areas to ensure residents have access to clean and safe water, while protecting our aquifer.
Lab Services
Our lab is state accredited and bacteria testing meets public water supply testing requirements for bacteria.
We test both public and private water sources for both bacteria and E. Coli. Test bottles can be picked up at 301 W. Alder on the 2nd floor, the bottles are $18 and this includes the test. We accept bottles back Monday – Thursday, 8 am – 4 pm except on Federal Holidays. Sample bottle must be returned within 24 hours of collecting the sample. If you have any question you can email us at [email protected]
Wells
Well Logs and Permits
- The Health Department does not manage or store well logs, but they can be found online with the the Groundwater Information Center (GWIC).
- If you would like to apply for well permit. Well permits are usually submitted at the same time as septic application. To submit a septic and well application click the button below. If your circumstances require only a well permit, you can contact us at [email protected]
Water Quality
The Missoula Valley Water Quality District works to protect Missoula’s sole-source aquifer.
The water that we drink comes from the aquifer that we live and work on top of. To maintain high quality drinking water, the District conducts water quality studies, maintains a network of monitoring wells, and ensures spills are cleaned-up.