Historical Compliance Records MT

Eastgate Village Sewer and Water

EPA ID: MT0001784 ยท 2,000 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Eastgate Village Sewer and Water (MT0001784): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Eastgate Village Sewer and Water's record shows 1 remedied violation - all cleared, currently compliant, 2,000 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,000
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$356K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Eastgate Village Sewer and Water Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$73,664
Median Household Income
8,382
Service Area Population
14%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Eastgate Village Sewer and Water serves a community with a median household income of $73,664 and an estimated 8,382 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Eastgate Village Sewer and Water'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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Eastgate Village Sewer and Water compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

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City of Townsend
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1,995 people
0 violations
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2,114 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,700 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Eastgate Village Sewer and Water (EPA ID: MT0001784) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 2,000 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 59635 in East Helena.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

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
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment 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
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.001 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.

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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 Eastgate Village Sewer and Water (MT0001784) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eastgate Village Sewer and Water water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Eastgate Village Sewer and Water; 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 Eastgate Village Sewer and Water serve?

Eastgate Village Sewer and Water serves approximately 2,000 people across 1 ZIP code in Montana.

Where does Eastgate Village Sewer and Water get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Eastgate Village Sewer and Water's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Eastgate Village Sewer and Water serve?
Eastgate Village Sewer and Water serves approximately 2,000 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Eastgate Village Sewer and Water's water source?
Eastgate Village Sewer and Water draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Eastgate Village Sewer and Water's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Eastgate Village Sewer and Water's service area?
The Eastgate Village Sewer and Water service area has a median household income of $73,664. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Eastgate Village Sewer and Water get its water?
Eastgate Village Sewer and Water'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.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

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