Buffalo Ranch Water Company
EPA ID: MT0004047 · 33 people served · 1 ZIP code
With a five-year violation-free history, Buffalo Ranch Water Company delivers safe water to 33 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Demographics
The Buffalo Ranch Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $121,071 and an estimated 104 residents across its service area.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Buffalo Ranch Water Company'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.
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
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System Overview
Buffalo Ranch Water Company (EPA ID: MT0004047) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 33 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 59065 in Pray.
Average Home Safety Score: C (62/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
- 59065 — Pray
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Buffalo Ranch Water Company (MT0004047) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Buffalo Ranch Water Company water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Buffalo Ranch Water Company has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Buffalo Ranch Water Company serve?
Buffalo Ranch Water Company serves approximately 33 people across 1 ZIP code in Montana.
Where does Buffalo Ranch Water Company get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Contact Your Water Utility
Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.
Contact information from BUFFALO RANCH WATER COMPANY Consumer Confidence Report.
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Water Source & Treatment
Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.
Source: BUFFALO RANCH WATER COMPANY Consumer Confidence Report.
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.
Frequently Asked Questions
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