Water System Report MT

Sphinx Mountain Mb Hm Pk

EPA ID: MT0003755 · 52 people served · 1 ZIP code

Five clean years on EPA record — Sphinx Mountain Mb Hm Pk, 52 residents served.

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

52
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$540K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$49,519
Median Household Income
1,181
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sphinx Mountain Mb Hm Pk serves a community with a median household income of $49,519 and an estimated 1,181 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% 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

Sphinx Mountain Mb Hm Pk'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
80th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Park 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 80th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

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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.

System Overview

Sphinx Mountain Mb Hm Pk (EPA ID: MT0003755) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 52 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 59030 in Gardiner.

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 Sphinx Mountain Mb Hm Pk (MT0003755) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sphinx Mountain Mb Hm Pk water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Sphinx Mountain Mb Hm Pk has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Sphinx Mountain Mb Hm Pk serve?

Sphinx Mountain Mb Hm Pk serves approximately 52 people across 1 ZIP code in Montana.

Where does Sphinx Mountain Mb Hm Pk 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
20
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 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 52
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?
Sphinx Mountain Mb Hm Pk meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Sphinx Mountain Mb Hm Pk serve?
Sphinx Mountain Mb Hm Pk serves approximately 52 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Sphinx Mountain Mb Hm Pk's water source?
Sphinx Mountain Mb Hm Pk draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Sphinx Mountain Mb Hm Pk's service area?
The Sphinx Mountain Mb Hm Pk service area has a median household income of $49,519. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Sphinx Mountain Mb Hm Pk get its water?
Sphinx Mountain Mb Hm Pk'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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