Water System Report MT

Martin City County Water District

EPA ID: MT0000286 · 340 people served · 3 ZIP codes

For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Martin City County Water District has supplied tap water to 340 residents with no violations of any type on record.

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

D · 45
Avg Safety Score
340
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Martin City County Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$60,313
Median Household Income
418
Service Area Population
37%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
49%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Martin City County Water District serves a community with a median household income of $60,313 and an estimated 418 residents across its service area. Approximately 49% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 37% 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

Martin City County Water 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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Flathead 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

34 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
37 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 48% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Montana

Dutton Town of
338 people
C 7 violations
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Bainville Town of
350 people
C 3 violations
D 0 violations
0 violations

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

MARTIN CITY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT (EPA ID: MT0000286) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 340 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: D (45/100)

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

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

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 Martin City County Water District (MT0000286) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Martin City County Water District water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Martin City County Water District serve?

Martin City County Water District serves approximately 340 people across 3 ZIP codes in Montana.

Where does Martin City County Water District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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: Martin City County Water District 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
0
Unknown Material
173
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: 340
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 Martin City County Water District safe to drink?
Martin City County Water 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?
Martin City County Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Martin City County Water District serve?
Martin City County Water District serves approximately 340 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Martin City County Water District's water source?
Martin City County Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Martin City County Water District's service area?
The Martin City County Water District service area has a median household income of $60,313. EPA EJScreen data classifies 37% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Martin City County Water District get its water?
Martin City County Water 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

Contact your utility

Martin City County Water District (EPA ID: MT0000286) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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