Water System Report MT

Eagle Creek Colony

EPA ID: MT0003152 · 125 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring records confirm Eagle Creek Colony 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 125 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

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

125
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$153K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 1 (2023). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Eagle Creek Colony Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$48,034
Median Household Income
1,453
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
65th
Poverty Percentile
65th
Energy Burden Percentile
82%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Eagle Creek Colony serves a community with a median household income of $48,034 and an estimated 1,453 residents across its service area. Approximately 82% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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

Eagle Creek Colony'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 4% of homes in Toole 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

63 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
2 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 97% 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 $600
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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

Eagle Creek Colony (EPA ID: MT0003152) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 125 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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 Eagle Creek Colony (MT0003152) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eagle Creek Colony water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Eagle Creek Colony has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Eagle Creek Colony serve?

Eagle Creek Colony serves approximately 125 people across 2 ZIP codes in Montana.

Where does Eagle Creek Colony 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
12
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: 125
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?
Eagle Creek Colony meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Eagle Creek Colony serve?
Eagle Creek Colony serves approximately 125 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Eagle Creek Colony's water source?
Eagle Creek Colony draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Eagle Creek Colony's service area?
The Eagle Creek Colony service area has a median household income of $48,034. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Eagle Creek Colony get its water?
Eagle Creek Colony'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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