Water System Report MT

El Mar Estates Msla Company Water

EPA ID: MT0000517 · 1,350 people served · 10 ZIP codes

Over five tracked years, El Mar Estates Msla Company Water has stayed completely violation-free for its 1,350 residents.

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

D · 40
Avg Safety Score
1,350
People Served
10
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$420K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for El Mar Estates Msla Company Water Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$74,877
Median Household Income
106,134
Service Area Population
26%
Disadvantaged Population
43th
Poverty Percentile
62th
Energy Burden Percentile
44%
Pre-1986 Housing

The El Mar Estates Msla Company Water serves a community with a median household income of $74,877 and an estimated 106,134 residents across its service area. Approximately 44% 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

El Mar Estates Msla Company Water'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
46th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
56th
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.

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Ennis Town of
1,400 people
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D 6 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $720
Total Estimated Cost $1,920

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

El Mar Estates Msla Company Water (EPA ID: MT0000517) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 1,350 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 10 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: D (40/100)

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 9 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for El Mar Estates Msla Company Water (MT0000517) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is El Mar Estates Msla Company Water water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, El Mar Estates Msla Company Water has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does El Mar Estates Msla Company Water serve?

El Mar Estates Msla Company Water serves approximately 1,350 people across 10 ZIP codes in Montana.

Where does El Mar Estates Msla Company Water get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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 EL MAR ESTATES MSLA CO WATER 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
Groundwater
Drawn from underground aquifers via wells.

Source: EL MAR ESTATES MSLA CO WATER 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
491
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: 1,350
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 El Mar Estates Msla Company Water safe to drink?
El Mar Estates Msla Company Water 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?
El Mar Estates Msla Company Water meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does El Mar Estates Msla Company Water serve?
El Mar Estates Msla Company Water serves approximately 1,350 people with drinking water across 10 ZIP codes.
What is El Mar Estates Msla Company Water's water source?
El Mar Estates Msla Company Water draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of El Mar Estates Msla Company Water's service area?
The El Mar Estates Msla Company Water service area has a median household income of $74,877. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does El Mar Estates Msla Company Water get its water?
El Mar Estates Msla Company Water'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

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

El Mar Estates Msla Company Water (EPA ID: MT0000517) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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