Water System Report MT

North Star Zoot Water

EPA ID: MT0004284 ยท 4,323 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for North Star Zoot Water (MT0004284): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Checked against the EPA violation database, North Star Zoot Water returns no entries for its service territory of 4,323 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,323
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.003 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
0
Contaminants Flagged
$535K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for North Star Zoot Water Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$90,535
Median Household Income
67,647
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
5%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
24%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with North Star Zoot Water have a median household income of $90,535 and about 67,647 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

North Star Zoot Water's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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

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

19 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
PEX or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
46 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 29% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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System Overview

North Star Zoot Water (EPA ID: MT0004284) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 4,323 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.003 mg/L No 2024-12-31

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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for North Star Zoot Water (MT0004284) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Star Zoot Water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for North Star Zoot Water in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does North Star Zoot Water serve?

North Star Zoot Water serves approximately 4,323 people across 2 ZIP codes in Montana.

Where does North Star Zoot Water get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for North Star Zoot Water; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does North Star Zoot Water serve? ▼
North Star Zoot Water serves approximately 4,323 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is North Star Zoot Water's water source? ▼
North Star Zoot Water draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in North Star Zoot Water's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.003 mg/L (sample period ending 2024-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with North Star Zoot Water? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to North Star Zoot Water have a median household income of $90,535 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does North Star Zoot Water get its water? ▼
North Star Zoot Water's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). North Star Zoot Water Quality Report, MT. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mt0004284/
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