Water System Report MT

Twin Hills Colony Inc.

EPA ID: MT0003978 · 78 people served · 1 ZIP code

Water monitoring history at Twin Hills Colony Inc. shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 78 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

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

78
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$148K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$60,694
Median Household Income
214
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
87%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Twin Hills Colony Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $60,694 and an estimated 214 residents across its service area. Approximately 87% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 50% 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?

Surface Water

Twin Hills Colony Inc.'s water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Chouteau 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. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

74 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
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
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Twin Hills Colony Inc. (EPA ID: MT0003978) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 78 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 59420 in Carter.

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 Twin Hills Colony Inc. (MT0003978) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Twin Hills Colony Inc. water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Twin Hills Colony Inc. serve?

Twin Hills Colony Inc. serves approximately 78 people across 1 ZIP code in Montana.

Where does Twin Hills Colony Inc. get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
19
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: 78
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?
Twin Hills Colony Inc. meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Twin Hills Colony Inc. serve?
Twin Hills Colony Inc. serves approximately 78 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Twin Hills Colony Inc.'s water source?
Twin Hills Colony Inc. draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Twin Hills Colony Inc.'s service area?
The Twin Hills Colony Inc. service area has a median household income of $60,694. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Twin Hills Colony Inc. get its water?
Twin Hills Colony Inc.'s water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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