Sunny Meadows Water and Sewer District
EPA ID: MT0001864 · 135 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Sunny Meadows Water and Sewer District (MT0001864): 2 violations on record since 2021. Every entry among the 2 violations in EPA records for Sunny Meadows Water and Sewer District has a resolved status in the data; this utility delivers water to about 135 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Sunny Meadows Water and Sewer District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Sunny Meadows Water and Sewer District have a median household income of $87,023 and about 37,773 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Sunny Meadows Water and Sewer District'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th 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
Sunny Meadows Water and Sewer District (EPA ID: MT0001864) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 135 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: 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 29, 2023 | Lead and Copper 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2025-12-31 |
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
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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 Sunny Meadows Water and Sewer District (MT0001864) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sunny Meadows Water and Sewer District water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Sunny Meadows Water and Sewer District; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Sunny Meadows Water and Sewer District serve?
Sunny Meadows Water and Sewer District serves approximately 135 people across 2 ZIP codes in Montana.
Where does Sunny Meadows Water and Sewer District get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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