Belfry Carbon Company Water and Sewer District
EPA ID: MT0000460 · 205 people served · 1 ZIP code
Five clean years on EPA record — Belfry Carbon Company Water and Sewer District, 205 residents served.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Belfry Carbon Company Water and Sewer District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Belfry Carbon Company Water and Sewer District serves a community with a median household income of $86,563 and an estimated 503 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Belfry Carbon Company Water and Sewer 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.
About 1% of homes in Carbon 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
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Belfry Carbon Company Water and Sewer District (EPA ID: MT0000460) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 205 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 59008 in Belfry.
Average Home Safety Score: B (70/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59008 | 0.004 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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
- 59008 — Belfry
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Belfry Carbon Company Water and Sewer District (MT0000460) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Belfry Carbon Company Water and Sewer District water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Belfry Carbon Company Water and Sewer District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Belfry Carbon Company Water and Sewer District serve?
Belfry Carbon Company Water and Sewer District serves approximately 205 people across 1 ZIP code in Montana.
Where does Belfry Carbon Company Water and Sewer 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: BELFRY CARBON CO WATER AND SEWER DIST 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:
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.