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Is there lead in Montezuma's tap water?

NO LEADfound in Ponderosa Utilities Inc.'s water at the latest test, from January to June 2026

Too little lead to measure

Water companies that supply Montezuma

2 public water companies list Montezuma as a place they supply. The biggest is the Ponderosa Utilities Inc., with about 1,750 people. The highest latest result among Montezuma's water companies is 6.2 parts per billion, at Montezuma Municipal Water Supply. None of the 2 with results was above 15 at its latest test. 1 found too little lead to measure. Small ones like Montezuma Municipal Water Supply supply just their own grounds or street; most of Montezuma gets its water from the Ponderosa Utilities Inc.. Your water bill names yours.

The Ponderosa Utilities Inc.about 1,750 people · latest lead test: none found · 641-623-5675
Montezuma Municipal Water Supplyabout 1,545 people · latest lead test: 6.2 ppb · 641-623-5675

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