Tiber County Water District
EPA ID: MT0000400 · 750 people served · 3 ZIP codes
Per EPA records, Tiber County Water District: 4 unresolved violations, 750 people in service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Tiber County Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Tiber County Water District serves a community with a median household income of $68,024 and an estimated 5,908 residents across its service area. Approximately 86% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 50% 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?
Tiber County Water District's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
About 2% of homes in Pondera 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
Detected Contaminants
How Tiber County Water District compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Arsenic at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Tiber County Water District (EPA ID: MT0000400) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 750 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (57/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Barium | Monitoring | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Unresolved |
| August 17, 2023 | Total Coliform | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Monitoring | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 5 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Barium | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Arsenic | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59425 | 0.003 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 59416 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 59442 | 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Tiber County Water District (MT0000400) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tiber County Water District water safe to drink?
Tiber County Water District has recorded 3 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Tiber County Water District serve?
Tiber County Water District serves approximately 750 people across 3 ZIP codes in Montana.
Where does Tiber County Water District get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
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 TIBER COUNTY WATER DISTRICT 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: TIBER 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.
The source water assessment report for your water system provides additional information on your source water's susceptibility to contamination. To access this report please go to: https://deq.mt.gov/water/Programs/dw-sourcewater
Treatment regime
How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.
Treatment chemicals and what each one does
Chemical names are reported verbatim by the utility. Purpose categories are ZipCheckup annotations based on standard drinking-water treatment practice.
Watershed exposure sources reported
Land-use and natural conditions identified in the utility's source-water assessment as potential contamination sources upstream of treatment.
Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from TIBER COUNTY WATER DISTRICT Consumer Confidence Report.
Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
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.
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.
Notable events and violations
This section summarizes events the utility chose to disclose in its most recent Consumer Confidence Report, plus any federal compliance violations the utility recorded against itself. Both lists are utility-authored — ZipCheckup does not audit, judge, or reorder them.
Federal compliance violations on record
These entries are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR violations section. EPA defines four broad violation categories: Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), Treatment Technique (TT), Monitoring & Reporting (M&R), and Public Notification (PN).
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monitoring · 1,1,1-Trichloroethane2024-01-01/2024-12-31
Failed to test for contaminant during the period.
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monitoring · 1,1,2-Trichloroethane2024-01-01/2024-12-31
Failed to test for contaminant during the period.
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monitoring · 1,1-Dichloroethylene2024-01-01/2024-12-31
Failed to test for contaminant during the period.
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monitoring · 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene2024-01-01/2024-12-31
Failed to test for contaminant during the period.
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monitoring · 1,2-Dichloroethane2024-01-01/2024-12-31
Failed to test for contaminant during the period.
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monitoring · 1,2-Dichloropropane2024-01-01/2024-12-31
Failed to test for contaminant during the period.
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monitoring · Arsenic2024-01-01/2024-12-31
Failed to test for contaminant during the period.
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monitoring · Benzene2024-01-01/2024-12-31
Failed to test for contaminant during the period.
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monitoring · Carbon Tetrachloride2024-01-01/2024-12-31
Failed to test for contaminant during the period.
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monitoring · Chlorobenzene2024-01-01/2024-12-31
Failed to test for contaminant during the period.
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monitoring · Dichloromethane2024-01-01/2024-12-31
Failed to test for contaminant during the period.
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monitoring · Ethylbenzene2024-01-01/2024-12-31
Failed to test for contaminant during the period.
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monitoring · Nitrate and nitrite [measured as Nitrogen]2024-01-01/2024-12-31
Failed to test for contaminant during the period.
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monitoring · Styrene2024-01-01/2024-12-31
Failed to test for contaminant during the period.
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monitoring · Tetrachloroethylene2024-01-01/2024-12-31
Failed to test for contaminant during the period.
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monitoring · Toluene2024-01-01/2024-12-31
Failed to test for contaminant during the period.
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monitoring · Trichloroethylene2024-01-01/2024-12-31
Failed to test for contaminant during the period.
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monitoring · Vinyl Chloride2024-01-01/2024-12-31
Failed to test for contaminant during the period.
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monitoring · Xylenes2024-01-01/2024-12-31
Failed to test for contaminant during the period.
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monitoring · cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene2024-01-01/2024-12-31
Failed to test for contaminant during the period.
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monitoring · o-Dichlorobenzene2024-01-01/2024-12-31
Failed to test for contaminant during the period.
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monitoring · p-Dichlorobenzene2024-01-01/2024-12-31
Failed to test for contaminant during the period.
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monitoring · trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene2024-01-01/2024-12-31
Failed to test for contaminant during the period.
Violations record from TIBER COUNTY WATER DISTRICT Consumer Confidence Report.
ZipCheckup note: items above reflect what the utility published in its most recent CCR. Federal violation records are also tracked separately by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) — the SDWIS record is the authoritative federal source for any specific regulatory action.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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