Water System Report MT

Northern Pines Community Hoa

EPA ID: MT0004193 · 295 people served · 1 ZIP code

With a five-year violation-free history, Northern Pines Community Hoa delivers safe water to 295 residents.

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

295
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$438K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Northern Pines Community Hoa Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$73,515
Median Household Income
15,745
Service Area Population
37%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
43%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Northern Pines Community Hoa serves a community with a median household income of $73,515 and an estimated 15,745 residents across its service area. Approximately 43% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 37% 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?

Groundwater

Northern Pines Community Hoa'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Flathead County, Montana rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 66% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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0 violations
C 4 violations
C 6 violations
Nashua Town of
300 people
D 22 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
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

Northern Pines Community Hoa (EPA ID: MT0004193) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 295 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 59912 in Columbia Falls.

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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ZIP Codes Served

  • 59912 — Columbia Falls

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Northern Pines Community Hoa (MT0004193) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Northern Pines Community Hoa water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Northern Pines Community Hoa has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Northern Pines Community Hoa serve?

Northern Pines Community Hoa serves approximately 295 people across 1 ZIP code in Montana.

Where does Northern Pines Community Hoa 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
26
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 295
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?
Northern Pines Community Hoa meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Northern Pines Community Hoa serve?
Northern Pines Community Hoa serves approximately 295 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Northern Pines Community Hoa's water source?
Northern Pines Community Hoa draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Northern Pines Community Hoa's service area?
The Northern Pines Community Hoa service area has a median household income of $73,515. EPA EJScreen data classifies 37% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Northern Pines Community Hoa get its water?
Northern Pines Community Hoa'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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