Water System Report MT

Geyser Judith Basin Cty Water Sewer District

EPA ID: MT0000226 · 125 people served · 2 ZIP codes

In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Geyser Judith Basin Cty Water Sewer District posted zero EPA violations serving 125 residents.

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

D · 48
Avg Safety Score
125
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.008 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$244K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Geyser Judith Basin Cty Water Sewer District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$75,834
Median Household Income
507
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
100th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Geyser Judith Basin Cty Water Sewer District serves a community with a median household income of $75,834 and an estimated 507 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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

Geyser Judith Basin Cty Water Sewer District'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 3% of homes in Judith Basin 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

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 66% 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
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Geyser Judith Basin Cty Water Sewer District (EPA ID: MT0000226) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 125 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: D (48/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

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

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
59447 0.008 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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 Geyser Judith Basin Cty Water Sewer District (MT0000226) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Geyser Judith Basin Cty Water Sewer District water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Geyser Judith Basin Cty Water Sewer District serve?

Geyser Judith Basin Cty Water Sewer District serves approximately 125 people across 2 ZIP codes in Montana.

Where does Geyser Judith Basin Cty Water Sewer District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Contact Your Water Utility

Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.

Contact information from Geyser Judith Basin Cty Water Sewer Dist Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.

Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Source
Groundwater
Drawn from underground aquifers via wells.

Source: Geyser Judith Basin Cty Water Sewer Dist Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

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
55
Unknown Material
0
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 125
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

Is water from Geyser Judith Basin Cty Water Sewer District safe to drink?
Geyser Judith Basin Cty Water Sewer District has a D safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Geyser Judith Basin Cty 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 Geyser Judith Basin Cty Water Sewer District serve?
Geyser Judith Basin Cty Water Sewer District serves approximately 125 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Geyser Judith Basin Cty Water Sewer District's water source?
Geyser Judith Basin Cty Water Sewer District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Geyser Judith Basin Cty Water Sewer District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.008 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Geyser Judith Basin Cty Water Sewer District's service area?
The Geyser Judith Basin Cty Water Sewer District service area has a median household income of $75,834. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Geyser Judith Basin Cty Water Sewer District get its water?
Geyser Judith Basin Cty Water Sewer District'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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Geyser Judith Basin Cty Water Sewer District (EPA ID: MT0000226) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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