Water System Report MT

Galen Facility

EPA ID: MT0000223 · 90 people served · 6 ZIP codes

Galen Facility carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 90 residents.

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

90
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Demographics

$56,799
Median Household Income
44,117
Service Area Population
32%
Disadvantaged Population
53th
Poverty Percentile
63th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Galen Facility serves a community with a median household income of $56,799 and an estimated 44,117 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 32% 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?

Groundwater

Galen Facility's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
37th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
87th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Silver Bow County, Montana rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 87th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

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Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

Galen Facility (EPA ID: MT0000223) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 90 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Galen Facility (MT0000223) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Galen Facility water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Galen Facility serve?

Galen Facility serves approximately 90 people across 6 ZIP codes in Montana.

Where does Galen Facility get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
3
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: 90
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?
Galen Facility meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Galen Facility serve?
Galen Facility serves approximately 90 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Galen Facility's water source?
Galen Facility draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Galen Facility's service area?
The Galen Facility service area has a median household income of $56,799. EPA EJScreen data classifies 32% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Galen Facility get its water?
Galen Facility's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
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