Water System Report MT

Bonner Housing Public Water System System

EPA ID: MT0000467 · 128 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Bonner Housing Public Water System System recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 128 people.

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

D · 53
Avg Safety Score
128
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$397K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bonner Housing Public Water System System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$83,908
Median Household Income
4,204
Service Area Population
10%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
46%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bonner Housing Public Water System System serves a community with a median household income of $83,908 and an estimated 4,204 residents across its service area. Approximately 46% 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

Bonner Housing Public Water System System'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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
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.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

36 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
34 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 51% 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

Bonner Housing Public Water System System (EPA ID: MT0000467) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 128 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: D (53/100)

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

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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 Bonner Housing Public Water System System (MT0000467) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bonner Housing Public Water System System water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Bonner Housing Public Water System System has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Bonner Housing Public Water System System serve?

Bonner Housing Public Water System System serves approximately 128 people across 2 ZIP codes in Montana.

Where does Bonner Housing Public Water System System 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: BONNER HOUSING PWS SYSTEM 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
0
Unknown Material
48
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 2015-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 128
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 Bonner Housing Public Water System System safe to drink?
Bonner Housing Public Water System System 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?
Bonner Housing Public Water System System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Bonner Housing Public Water System System serve?
Bonner Housing Public Water System System serves approximately 128 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Bonner Housing Public Water System System's water source?
Bonner Housing Public Water System System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Bonner Housing Public Water System System's service area?
The Bonner Housing Public Water System System service area has a median household income of $83,908. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Bonner Housing Public Water System System get its water?
Bonner Housing Public Water System System'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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3

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