Water System Report MT

Oilmont County Water District

EPA ID: MT0000587 · 300 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Oilmont County Water District — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 300 residents.

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

300
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$181K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$70,127
Median Household Income
4,393
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
76%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Oilmont County Water District serves a community with a median household income of $70,127 and an estimated 4,393 residents across its service area. Approximately 76% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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?

Groundwater

Oilmont County Water 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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 4% of homes in Toole 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

60 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
5 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 92% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Montana

C 4 violations
C 6 violations
Nashua Town of
300 people
D 22 violations
Ncmrwa North Shelby
300 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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

Oilmont County Water District (EPA ID: MT0000587) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 300 people from groundwater sources.

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

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

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Oilmont County Water District (MT0000587) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oilmont County Water District water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Oilmont County Water District serve?

Oilmont County Water District serves approximately 300 people across 2 ZIP codes in Montana.

Where does Oilmont County Water 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
69
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 300
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?
Oilmont County Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Oilmont County Water District serve?
Oilmont County Water District serves approximately 300 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Oilmont County Water District's water source?
Oilmont County Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Oilmont County Water District's service area?
The Oilmont County Water District service area has a median household income of $70,127. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Oilmont County Water District get its water?
Oilmont County Water 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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