Monitoring Violations MT

St Mary Headquarters and Cg

EPA ID: MT0002729 · 1,030 people served · 1 ZIP code

Within the EPA compliance database, St Mary Headquarters and Cg shows 1 violation still pending resolution — a status that applies across the full service territory of approximately 1,030 people and reflects findings that have not yet cleared the federal enforcement process or received formal closure.

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

C · 56
Avg Safety Score
1,030
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.01 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
1
Contaminants Flagged
$563K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for St Mary Headquarters and Cg Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$87,031
Median Household Income
679
Service Area Population
37%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The St Mary Headquarters and Cg serves a community with a median household income of $87,031 and an estimated 679 residents across its service area. Approximately 70% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 37% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

St Mary Headquarters and Cg'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Flathead County, Montana rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

53 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How St Mary Headquarters and Cg compares to EPA limits

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Montana

City of Scobey
1,026 people
D 1 violation
City of Harlowton
1,050 people
0 violations
Fairview Town of
1,000 people
C 2 violations
Prairie Water Company
1,000 people
0 violations
C 8 violations

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.

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 $2,400 (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

St Mary Headquarters and Cg (EPA ID: MT0002729) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 1,030 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 59936 in West Glacier.

Average Home Safety Score: C (56/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

1 monitoring/reporting violation recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
59936 0.01 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for St Mary Headquarters and Cg (MT0002729) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is St Mary Headquarters and Cg water safe to drink?

St Mary Headquarters and Cg has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does St Mary Headquarters and Cg serve?

St Mary Headquarters and Cg serves approximately 1,030 people across 1 ZIP code in Montana.

Where does St Mary Headquarters and Cg get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Contact Your Water Utility

Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.

Contact information from ST MARY HEADQUARTERS AND CG Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.

Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Source
Groundwater
Drawn from underground aquifers via wells.
Disinfectant used
Chlorine
Treatment chemicals reported
chlorine

Source: ST MARY HEADQUARTERS AND CG Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

Source water assessment from ST MARY HEADQUARTERS AND CG Consumer Confidence Report:
The source water assessment report for your water system provides additional information on your source water's susceptibility to contamination. To access this report please go to: https://deq.mt.gov/water/Programs/dw-sourcewater

Treatment regime

How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.

Treatment classification
Standard
Disinfection plus one or more treatment additives — typically corrosion control, pH adjustment, or fluoridation. Standard regime for utilities serving treated municipal water.

Treatment chemicals and what each one does

Chemical names are reported verbatim by the utility. Purpose categories are ZipCheckup annotations based on standard drinking-water treatment practice.

Disinfectant
Inactivates bacteria, viruses, and parasites in the treated water.
chlorine

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from ST MARY HEADQUARTERS AND CG Consumer Confidence Report.

Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
1
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
51
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,030
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

Is water from St Mary Headquarters and Cg safe to drink?
St Mary Headquarters and Cg has a C safety grade based on 1 recorded violation. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in St Mary Headquarters and Cg's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM). 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 St Mary Headquarters and Cg serve?
St Mary Headquarters and Cg serves approximately 1,030 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is St Mary Headquarters and Cg's water source?
St Mary Headquarters and Cg draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in St Mary Headquarters and Cg's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.01 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of St Mary Headquarters and Cg's service area?
The St Mary Headquarters and Cg service area has a median household income of $87,031. EPA EJScreen data classifies 37% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does St Mary Headquarters and Cg get its water?
St Mary Headquarters and Cg'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

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3

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