Water System Report MT

Twin Bridges Town of

EPA ID: MT0000349 · 424 people served · 4 ZIP codes

EPA data: Twin Bridges Town of — zero violations, five years, 424 served.

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

D · 48
Avg Safety Score
424
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$389K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$60,886
Median Household Income
1,698
Service Area Population
6%
Disadvantaged Population
58th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
42%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Twin Bridges Town of serves a community with a median household income of $60,886 and an estimated 1,698 residents across its service area. Approximately 42% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Twin Bridges Town of'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
15th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Beaverhead 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

33 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
36 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 48% 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 Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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

TWIN BRIDGES TOWN OF (EPA ID: MT0000349) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 424 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 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
59754 0.002 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 Twin Bridges Town of (MT0000349) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Twin Bridges Town of water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Twin Bridges Town of serve?

Twin Bridges Town of serves approximately 424 people across 4 ZIP codes in Montana.

Where does Twin Bridges Town of 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: TWIN BRIDGES TOWN OF 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
5
Unknown Material
281
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 424
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 Twin Bridges Town of safe to drink?
Twin Bridges Town of 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?
Twin Bridges 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 Twin Bridges Town of serve?
Twin Bridges Town of serves approximately 424 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Twin Bridges Town of's water source?
Twin Bridges Town of draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Twin Bridges Town of's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Twin Bridges Town of's service area?
The Twin Bridges Town of service area has a median household income of $60,886. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Twin Bridges Town of get its water?
Twin Bridges Town of'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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