Water System Report MT

Culbertson Town of

EPA ID: MT0000192 · 714 people served · 1 ZIP code

Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Culbertson Town of sits well above the baseline — five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 714 people.

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

714
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$257K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Culbertson Town of Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$95,368
Median Household Income
952
Service Area Population
67%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
69%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Culbertson Town of serves a community with a median household income of $95,368 and an estimated 952 residents across its service area. Approximately 69% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 67% 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

Culbertson Town of'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Roosevelt 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

63 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
2 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 97% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Montana

Fairfield Town of
718 people
C 3 violations
D 9 violations
0 violations
B 1 violation
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

Culbertson Town of (EPA ID: MT0000192) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 714 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 59218 in Culbertson.

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 Culbertson Town of (MT0000192) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Culbertson Town of water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Culbertson Town of has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Culbertson Town of serve?

Culbertson Town of serves approximately 714 people across 1 ZIP code in Montana.

Where does Culbertson Town of 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
488
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 2019-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 714
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?
Culbertson Town of meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Culbertson Town of serve?
Culbertson Town of serves approximately 714 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Culbertson Town of's water source?
Culbertson Town of draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Culbertson Town of's service area?
The Culbertson Town of service area has a median household income of $95,368. EPA EJScreen data classifies 67% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Culbertson Town of get its water?
Culbertson Town of'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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