Water System Report MT

Skyview Water and Sewer Utility

EPA ID: MT0004039 · 400 people served · 1 ZIP code

Skyview Water and Sewer Utility earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 400 people.

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

400
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$356K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 4 (2022) to 1 (2023). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Skyview Water and Sewer Utility Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$73,664
Median Household Income
8,382
Service Area Population
14%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Skyview Water and Sewer Utility serves a community with a median household income of $73,664 and an estimated 8,382 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% 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

Skyview Water and Sewer Utility'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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Lewis and Clark 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.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% 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 $1,200
Water Filtration $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.

System Overview

Skyview Water and Sewer Utility (EPA ID: MT0004039) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 400 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 59635 in East Helena.

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 Skyview Water and Sewer Utility (MT0004039) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Skyview Water and Sewer Utility water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Skyview Water and Sewer Utility has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Skyview Water and Sewer Utility serve?

Skyview Water and Sewer Utility serves approximately 400 people across 1 ZIP code in Montana.

Where does Skyview Water and Sewer Utility 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
148
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: 400
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?
Skyview Water and Sewer Utility meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Skyview Water and Sewer Utility serve?
Skyview Water and Sewer Utility serves approximately 400 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Skyview Water and Sewer Utility's water source?
Skyview Water and Sewer Utility draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Skyview Water and Sewer Utility's service area?
The Skyview Water and Sewer Utility service area has a median household income of $73,664. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Skyview Water and Sewer Utility get its water?
Skyview Water and Sewer Utility'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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