Water System Report MT

Fallon County Water District

EPA ID: MT0003035 · 85 people served · 1 ZIP code

Zero EPA violations over five years — Fallon County Water District has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 85.

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

85
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$226K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Fallon County Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$72,452
Median Household Income
2,147
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
61%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Fallon County Water District serves a community with a median household income of $72,452 and an estimated 2,147 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% 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

Fallon County Water District'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Fallon 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

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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

Fallon County Water District (EPA ID: MT0003035) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 85 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 59313 in Baker.

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 Fallon County Water District (MT0003035) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fallon County Water District water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Fallon County Water District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Fallon County Water District serve?

Fallon County Water District serves approximately 85 people across 1 ZIP code in Montana.

Where does Fallon County Water District 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
6
Unknown Material
29
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 2022-01-01 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 85
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?
Fallon County Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Fallon County Water District serve?
Fallon County Water District serves approximately 85 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Fallon County Water District's water source?
Fallon County Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Fallon County Water District's service area?
The Fallon County Water District service area has a median household income of $72,452. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Fallon County Water District get its water?
Fallon County Water District'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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