Fisher Water Service
EPA ID: MT0001848 · 750 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Fisher Water Service (MT0001848): 3 EPA violations in the last five years. Records for Fisher Water Service show 3 violations over the monitored period, with every finding addressed and officially closed - the provider, which serves approximately 750 people, carries no outstanding enforcement actions in the current EPA dataset and meets all applicable drinking water requirements.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Fisher Water Service Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Fisher Water Service serves a community with a median household income of $122,374 and an estimated 20,232 residents across its service area.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Fisher Water Service's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Fisher Water Service compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment 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
Fisher Water Service (EPA ID: MT0001848) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 750 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 59106 in Billings.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 30, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 30, 2021 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| 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 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.
- 59106 - Billings
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Fisher Water Service (MT0001848) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fisher Water Service water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Fisher Water Service; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Fisher Water Service serve?
Fisher Water Service serves approximately 750 people across 1 ZIP code in Montana.
Where does Fisher Water Service get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Fisher Water Service (MT): 3 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mt0001848/
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