City of Townsend
EPA ID: MT0000344 · 2,000 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for City of Townsend (MT0000344): 2 violations on record since 2021. Every entry among the 2 violations in EPA records for City of Townsend has a resolved status in the data; this utility delivers water to about 2,000 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Townsend Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with City of Townsend have a median household income of $59,082 and about 4,337 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 46% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 50% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
City of Townsend's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
City of Townsend (EPA ID: MT0000344) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 2,000 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 59644 in Townsend.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2022 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 13, 2021 | E. COLI | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. COLI | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 mg/L | No | 2025-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by MT or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 59644 - Townsend
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for City of Townsend (MT0000344) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Townsend water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for City of Townsend; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does City of Townsend serve?
City of Townsend serves approximately 2,000 people across 1 ZIP code in Montana.
Where does City of Townsend get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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