How to Learn Where Your Water Comes from in Montana

As the years of my life tick by, certain things come to mind that I didn't even consider when younger and simply took for granted.  Like where the water I drink every single day comes from.

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Probably because I could see exactly where it did come from.  The side of the mountain behind our house, directly into the cistern behind it.  But when I flip the faucet on and fill up my glass today?  Not a clue, really.  Do you?

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How to Learn Where Your Water Comes from in Montana

If you have ever been curious about where you water source comes from, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality can help you pinpoint that source in your area of the state.

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The Source Water Protection Viewer is a great resource to tell you about your water and other important factors.  The site can help determine details about your water such as things like:

• land that contributes (or could contribute) water to wells or intakes, or potential contaminant sources, such as septic systems, agriculture, and underground storage tanks.

Get Full Details on Your Water Supply with the MDEQ in Montana

Helping to keep our waterways, watersheds and drinking sources is imperative to keeping clean water available for future generations.  You can help by learning about local areas that need cleanups, buffers installed or monitoring of compromised waterways.

Learn more about the source water tool, it's capabilities and how to protect Montana waterways by visiting the MDEQ website here.