Water System Report MT

Company Water District of Billings Heights

EPA ID: MT0000155 · 12,000 people served · 14 ZIP codes

Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Company Water District of Billings Heights — the supplier serving 12,000 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

12,000
People Served
14
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Company Water District of Billings Heights Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$74,856
Median Household Income
145,092
Service Area Population
19%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
50%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Company Water District of Billings Heights serves a community with a median household income of $74,856 and an estimated 145,092 residents across its service area. Approximately 50% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Company Water District of Billings Heights's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Yellowstone County, Montana rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 68% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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City of Belgrade
10,460 people
C 21 violations
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10,418 people
D 1 violation
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9,921 people
D 14 violations
C 4 violations
City of Miles City
9,565 people
D 15 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Water Filtration Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Flood Insurance $429
Total Estimated Cost $2,229

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

System Overview

Company Water District of Billings Heights (EPA ID: MT0000155) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 12,000 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 14 ZIP codes across 1 community.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 12 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Company Water District of Billings Heights (MT0000155) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Company Water District of Billings Heights water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Company Water District of Billings Heights has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Company Water District of Billings Heights serve?

Company Water District of Billings Heights serves approximately 12,000 people across 14 ZIP codes in Montana.

Where does Company Water District of Billings Heights get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
29

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
6,216
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 12,000
Reported to Montana

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Company Water District of Billings Heights meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Company Water District of Billings Heights serve?
Company Water District of Billings Heights serves approximately 12,000 people with drinking water across 14 ZIP codes.
What is Company Water District of Billings Heights's water source?
Company Water District of Billings Heights draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Company Water District of Billings Heights's service area?
The Company Water District of Billings Heights service area has a median household income of $74,856. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Company Water District of Billings Heights get its water?
Company Water District of Billings Heights's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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