Water System Report MT

Hebgen Lake Estates Company Water Sewer Distr

EPA ID: MT0001983 · 230 people served · 1 ZIP code

Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring — Hebgen Lake Estates Company Water Sewer Distr has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 230 residents.

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

230
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$477K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2022) to 1 (2026). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Hebgen Lake Estates Company Water Sewer Distr Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$59,750
Median Household Income
2,097
Service Area Population
5%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
42%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hebgen Lake Estates Company Water Sewer Distr serves a community with a median household income of $59,750 and an estimated 2,097 residents across its service area. Approximately 42% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Hebgen Lake Estates Company Water Sewer Distr'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

About 1% of homes in Gallatin 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 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

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

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

Hebgen Lake Estates Company Water Sewer Distr (EPA ID: MT0001983) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 230 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 59758 in West Yellowstone.

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

  • 59758 — West Yellowstone

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Hebgen Lake Estates Company Water Sewer Distr (MT0001983) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hebgen Lake Estates Company Water Sewer Distr water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Hebgen Lake Estates Company Water Sewer Distr has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Hebgen Lake Estates Company Water Sewer Distr serve?

Hebgen Lake Estates Company Water Sewer Distr serves approximately 230 people across 1 ZIP code in Montana.

Where does Hebgen Lake Estates Company Water Sewer Distr 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
16
Unknown Material
70
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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 230
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?
Hebgen Lake Estates Company Water Sewer Distr meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Hebgen Lake Estates Company Water Sewer Distr serve?
Hebgen Lake Estates Company Water Sewer Distr serves approximately 230 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Hebgen Lake Estates Company Water Sewer Distr's water source?
Hebgen Lake Estates Company Water Sewer Distr draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Hebgen Lake Estates Company Water Sewer Distr's service area?
The Hebgen Lake Estates Company Water Sewer Distr service area has a median household income of $59,750. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Hebgen Lake Estates Company Water Sewer Distr get its water?
Hebgen Lake Estates Company Water Sewer Distr'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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