Rae Water and Sewer District 313
EPA ID: MT0000628 · 2,325 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Rae Water and Sewer District 313 (MT0000628): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Even though Rae Water and Sewer District 313 accumulated 1 violation over five years, all have been formally resolved - the provider currently meets EPA standards for 2,325 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Rae Water and Sewer District 313 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Rae Water and Sewer District 313 serves a community with a median household income of $88,426 and an estimated 83,025 residents across its service area. Approximately 41% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Rae Water and Sewer District 313'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th 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 Rae Water and Sewer District 313 compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
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
Rae Water and Sewer District 313 (EPA ID: MT0000628) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 2,325 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00199 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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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 Rae Water and Sewer District 313 (MT0000628) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rae Water and Sewer District 313 water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Rae Water and Sewer District 313; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Rae Water and Sewer District 313 serve?
Rae Water and Sewer District 313 serves approximately 2,325 people across 2 ZIP codes in Montana.
Where does Rae Water and Sewer District 313 get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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