Roundup, MT: 1 Violation - Home Safety Score unavailable
2 ZIP codes · 1 water system · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Roundup Residents
- Water systems mapped to your city have 1 violation on record since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.041 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average.
- Estimated remediation: $3,840 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 14.56.
Roundup's Water Providers
Federal drinking water data connect ZIP codes in Roundup, MT to a count of 1 system, and the list on this page shows one of them. A listing reflects that link, not proof of which system serves a given street.
Overview
We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Roundup, Montana, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 4,590 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 2 ZIP codes.
1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Water Sources
Roundup water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0410 mg/L (exceeds EPA action level) (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 1 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | Inorganic | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59072 | — | 1 | 0 | Roundup Water Department |
All ZIP Codes in Roundup
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Roundup Community Health Snapshot
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
What's in Roundup's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Roundup
Home prices in Roundup and the estimated cost of addressing flagged issues produce a ratio in the 1-2% band; that places the city between the low and elevated tiers, and because both inputs are area estimates, the actual cost for a given home may be higher or lower.
Estimated remediation costs in Roundup can be compared with local home values. The estimated $2,560–$5,120 range is a planning estimate; get a property-specific quote and check it against your budget. Home values are 25% below the Montana average.
Roundup: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.
1 ZIP code (50% of the city's ZIP records) is served by a water system whose 90th-percentile lead result exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Roundup: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Roundup contains 60 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $21,852. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The $3,840 remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Roundup, MT