Cinnabar the
EPA ID: MT0001557 · 175 people served · 1 ZIP code
Five clean years on EPA record — Cinnabar the, 175 residents served.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Demographics
The Cinnabar the serves a community with a median household income of $49,519 and an estimated 1,181 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Cinnabar the'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.
About 2% of homes in Park County, Montana rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
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Estimated Remediation Costs
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System Overview
Cinnabar the (EPA ID: MT0001557) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 175 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 59030 in Gardiner.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
- 59030 — Gardiner
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Cinnabar the (MT0001557) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cinnabar the water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Cinnabar the has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Cinnabar the serve?
Cinnabar the serves approximately 175 people across 1 ZIP code in Montana.
Where does Cinnabar the 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:
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.
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.