Water System Report MT

Springwater Colony

EPA ID: MT0000719 · 100 people served · 1 ZIP code

Zero EPA violations over five years — Springwater Colony has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 100.

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

100
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$187K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Springwater Colony Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$50,859
Median Household Income
1,530
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
78%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Springwater Colony serves a community with a median household income of $50,859 and an estimated 1,530 residents across its service area. Approximately 78% 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

Springwater Colony'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Wheatland 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

75 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

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B 9 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

Springwater Colony (EPA ID: MT0000719) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 100 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 59036 in Harlowton.

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 Springwater Colony (MT0000719) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Springwater Colony water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Springwater Colony has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Springwater Colony serve?

Springwater Colony serves approximately 100 people across 1 ZIP code in Montana.

Where does Springwater Colony 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
14
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 100
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?
Springwater Colony meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Springwater Colony serve?
Springwater Colony serves approximately 100 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Springwater Colony's water source?
Springwater Colony draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Springwater Colony's service area?
The Springwater Colony service area has a median household income of $50,859. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Springwater Colony get its water?
Springwater Colony'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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