Water System Report MT

Ramsay Water and Sewer District

EPA ID: MT0000578 · 97 people served · 1 ZIP code

Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Ramsay Water and Sewer District — the supplier serving 97 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

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

97
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$271K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ramsay Water and Sewer District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$99,000
Median Household Income
340
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
61%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ramsay Water and Sewer District serves a community with a median household income of $99,000 and an estimated 340 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% 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

Ramsay 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
90th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Silver Bow 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 90th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 74% 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
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Ramsay Water and Sewer District (EPA ID: MT0000578) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 97 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 59748 in Ramsay.

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 Ramsay Water and Sewer District (MT0000578) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ramsay Water and Sewer District water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Ramsay Water and Sewer District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Ramsay Water and Sewer District serve?

Ramsay Water and Sewer District serves approximately 97 people across 1 ZIP code in Montana.

Where does Ramsay Water and Sewer District 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
35
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 2024-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 97
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?
Ramsay Water and Sewer District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Ramsay Water and Sewer District serve?
Ramsay Water and Sewer District serves approximately 97 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Ramsay Water and Sewer District's water source?
Ramsay Water and Sewer District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Ramsay Water and Sewer District's service area?
The Ramsay Water and Sewer District service area has a median household income of $99,000. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Ramsay Water and Sewer District get its water?
Ramsay 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.
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