Water System Report MT

Green Tree Meadows County W &/or S District

EPA ID: MT0003194 · 237 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Water monitoring history at Green Tree Meadows County W &/or S District shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 237 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

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

237
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$513K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Green Tree Meadows County W &/or S District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$76,119
Median Household Income
71,026
Service Area Population
37%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
45%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Green Tree Meadows County W &/or S District serves a community with a median household income of $76,119 and an estimated 71,026 residents across its service area. Approximately 45% 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

Green Tree Meadows County W &/or S 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.

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

36 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
34 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 51% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Montana

Fort Peck Town of
240 people
0 violations
Neihart Town of
229 people
C 2 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,700 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Green Tree Meadows County W &/or S District (EPA ID: MT0003194) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 237 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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Green Tree Meadows County W &/or S District (MT0003194) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Green Tree Meadows County W &/or S District water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Green Tree Meadows County W &/or S District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Green Tree Meadows County W &/or S District serve?

Green Tree Meadows County W &/or S District serves approximately 237 people across 2 ZIP codes in Montana.

Where does Green Tree Meadows County W &/or S 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
0
Unknown Material
94
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 2015-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 237
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?
Green Tree Meadows County W &/or S District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Green Tree Meadows County W &/or S District serve?
Green Tree Meadows County W &/or S District serves approximately 237 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Green Tree Meadows County W &/or S District's water source?
Green Tree Meadows County W &/or S District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Green Tree Meadows County W &/or S District's service area?
The Green Tree Meadows County W &/or S District service area has a median household income of $76,119. EPA EJScreen data classifies 37% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Green Tree Meadows County W &/or S District get its water?
Green Tree Meadows County W &/or S 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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