Water System Report MT

Brady County Water Sewer District

EPA ID: MT0000164 · 144 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Brady County Water Sewer District — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 144 residents.

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

144
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$165K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Brady County Water Sewer District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$86,111
Median Household Income
378
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
98%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Brady County Water Sewer District serves a community with a median household income of $86,111 and an estimated 378 residents across its service area. Approximately 98% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 50% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Brady County Water Sewer District'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Infrastructure Risk

69 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

Brady County Water Sewer District (EPA ID: MT0000164) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 144 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 59416 in Brady.

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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Brady County Water Sewer District (MT0000164) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brady County Water Sewer District water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Brady County Water Sewer District serve?

Brady County Water Sewer District serves approximately 144 people across 1 ZIP code in Montana.

Where does Brady County Water Sewer District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
82
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 2016-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 144
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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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Brady County Water Sewer District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Brady County Water Sewer District serve?
Brady County Water Sewer District serves approximately 144 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Brady County Water Sewer District's water source?
Brady County Water Sewer District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Brady County Water Sewer District's service area?
The Brady County Water Sewer District service area has a median household income of $86,111. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Brady County Water Sewer District get its water?
Brady County Water Sewer District'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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