Golden Estates Homeowners Association
EPA ID: MT0004187 · 400 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Golden Estates Homeowners Association (MT0004187): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Even though Golden Estates Homeowners Association accumulated 1 violation over five years, all have been formally resolved - the provider currently meets EPA standards for 400 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Golden Estates Homeowners Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Golden Estates Homeowners Association serves a community with a median household income of $87,841 and an estimated 30,379 residents across its service area.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Golden Estates Homeowners Association'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.
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
Detected Contaminants
How Golden Estates Homeowners Association compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Golden Estates Homeowners Association (EPA ID: MT0004187) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 400 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 59602 in Helena.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2023 | Total Coliform | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.005 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by MT or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 59602 - Helena
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Golden Estates Homeowners Association (MT0004187) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Golden Estates Homeowners Association water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Golden Estates Homeowners Association; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Golden Estates Homeowners Association serve?
Golden Estates Homeowners Association serves approximately 400 people across 1 ZIP code in Montana.
Where does Golden Estates Homeowners Association get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Golden Estates Homeowners Association (MT): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mt0004187/
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