Water System Report MT

Bitterroot Gateway Mb Pk Lolo

EPA ID: MT0000443 · 130 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Bitterroot Gateway Mb Pk Lolo — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 130 residents.

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

130
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$367K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bitterroot Gateway Mb Pk Lolo Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$75,710
Median Household Income
6,579
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
43%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bitterroot Gateway Mb Pk Lolo serves a community with a median household income of $75,710 and an estimated 6,579 residents across its service area. Approximately 43% 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

Bitterroot Gateway Mb Pk Lolo'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Missoula County, Montana rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

28 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
42 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 40% 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 $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

Bitterroot Gateway Mb Pk Lolo (EPA ID: MT0000443) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 130 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 59847 in Lolo.

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.

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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 Bitterroot Gateway Mb Pk Lolo (MT0000443) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bitterroot Gateway Mb Pk Lolo water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Bitterroot Gateway Mb Pk Lolo has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Bitterroot Gateway Mb Pk Lolo serve?

Bitterroot Gateway Mb Pk Lolo serves approximately 130 people across 1 ZIP code in Montana.

Where does Bitterroot Gateway Mb Pk Lolo get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
53
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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 130
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

Should I use a water filter?
Bitterroot Gateway Mb Pk Lolo meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Bitterroot Gateway Mb Pk Lolo serve?
Bitterroot Gateway Mb Pk Lolo serves approximately 130 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Bitterroot Gateway Mb Pk Lolo's water source?
Bitterroot Gateway Mb Pk Lolo draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Bitterroot Gateway Mb Pk Lolo's service area?
The Bitterroot Gateway Mb Pk Lolo service area has a median household income of $75,710. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Bitterroot Gateway Mb Pk Lolo get its water?
Bitterroot Gateway Mb Pk Lolo'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.
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