Water System Report MT

Windy Acres Wua

EPA ID: MT0002806 · 50 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal monitoring records confirm Windy Acres Wua has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 50 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

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

50
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$180K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2023) to 1 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Windy Acres Wua Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$55,588
Median Household Income
654
Service Area Population
41%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
93%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Windy Acres Wua serves a community with a median household income of $55,588 and an estimated 654 residents across its service area. Approximately 93% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 41% 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

Windy Acres Wua'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
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Cascade 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 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

67 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 100% 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 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.

System Overview

Windy Acres Wua (EPA ID: MT0002806) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 50 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 59414 in Black Eagle.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Windy Acres Wua (MT0002806) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Windy Acres Wua water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Windy Acres Wua has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Windy Acres Wua serve?

Windy Acres Wua serves approximately 50 people across 1 ZIP code in Montana.

Where does Windy Acres Wua 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
0
Unknown Material
32
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 50
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?
Windy Acres Wua meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Windy Acres Wua serve?
Windy Acres Wua serves approximately 50 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Windy Acres Wua's water source?
Windy Acres Wua draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Windy Acres Wua's service area?
The Windy Acres Wua service area has a median household income of $55,588. EPA EJScreen data classifies 41% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Windy Acres Wua get its water?
Windy Acres Wua'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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