Rae Water and Sewer District 313
EPA ID: MT0000628 · 2,325 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Rae Water and Sewer District 313 (MT0000628): 1 violation on record since 2021. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Rae Water and Sewer District 313, 1 violation is listed in the dataset, and none is recorded as open for the 2,325 people in its service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Rae Water and Sewer District 313 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Rae Water and Sewer District 313 have a median household income of $88,426 and about 83,025 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). 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 classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
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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 | Revised Total Coliform 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.002 mg/L | No | 2025-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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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 available EPA compliance records 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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