Homestead Acres County Water and Sewer
EPA ID: MT0000526 · 500 people served · 4 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Homestead Acres County Water and Sewer (MT0000526): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Within the five-year EPA monitoring span, Homestead Acres County Water and Sewer accumulated 3 violations - every finding has been resolved and the utility operates in full compliance today, supplying water to approximately 500 people without any active enforcement proceedings.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Homestead Acres County Water and Sewer Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Homestead Acres County Water and Sewer serves a community with a median household income of $79,990 and an estimated 30,004 residents across its service area. Approximately 79% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 39% 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?
Homestead Acres County Water and Sewer'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 63th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Homestead Acres County Water and Sewer compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Montana
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
Homestead Acres County Water and Sewer (EPA ID: MT0000526) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 500 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 4, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 21, 2023 | Total Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 1 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | Yes |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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
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 Homestead Acres County Water and Sewer (MT0000526) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Homestead Acres County Water and Sewer water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Homestead Acres County Water and Sewer; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Homestead Acres County Water and Sewer serve?
Homestead Acres County Water and Sewer serves approximately 500 people across 4 ZIP codes in Montana.
Where does Homestead Acres County Water and Sewer get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Homestead Acres County Water and Sewer: 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mt0000526/
@misc{zipcheckup-water-system-mt0000526,
author = {{ZipCheckup}},
title = {{Homestead Acres County Water and Sewer: 1 Health Violation}},
year = {n.d.},
url = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mt0000526/}
}
What You Can Do
Test your water
Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter →
Check your specific ZIP code
Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report →
Contact your utility
Homestead Acres County Water and Sewer (EPA ID: MT0000526) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.