Monitoring Violations MT

Country Haven Estates Whispering Pines

EPA ID: MT0004376 · 100 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Compliance tracking for Country Haven Estates Whispering Pines shows 1 pending violation logged in the EPA system — the supplier delivers water to approximately 100 residents while those findings remain open.

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

C · 57
Avg Safety Score
100
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
10
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.004 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk · High
6
Contaminants Flagged
$373K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Country Haven Estates Whispering Pines Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$77,619
Median Household Income
4,758
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
52%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Country Haven Estates Whispering Pines serves a community with a median household income of $77,619 and an estimated 4,758 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% 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

Country Haven Estates Whispering Pines'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 3% of homes in Stillwater 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 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Country Haven Estates Whispering Pines compares to EPA limits

Arsenic 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L

What This Means For You

Arsenic at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 2959 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Montana

Springwater Colony
100 people
0 violations
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B 9 violations
C 6 violations
Hilltop Colony
100 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $800
Total Estimated Cost $2,300

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,300 (one-time) vs. $10,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Country Haven Estates Whispering Pines (EPA ID: MT0004376) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 100 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: C (57/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

10 monitoring/reporting violations recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
August 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
May 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved
August 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Resolved
November 21, 2023 Total Coliform Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2023 Contaminant 2959 Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 4 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Arsenic Inorganic 1 No
Contaminant 2959 Other Violation 1 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
59019 0.004 mg/L No N/A

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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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 the full compliance record for Country Haven Estates Whispering Pines (MT0004376) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Country Haven Estates Whispering Pines water safe to drink?

Country Haven Estates Whispering Pines has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Country Haven Estates Whispering Pines serve?

Country Haven Estates Whispering Pines serves approximately 100 people across 2 ZIP codes in Montana.

Where does Country Haven Estates Whispering Pines get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Source
Groundwater
Drawn from underground aquifers via wells.

Source: COUNTRY HAVEN ESTATES WHISPERING PINES Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

Source water assessment from COUNTRY HAVEN ESTATES WHISPERING PINES Consumer Confidence Report:
The source water assessment report for your water system provides additional information on your source water's susceptibility to contamination. To access this report please go to: https://deq.mt.gov/water/Programs/dw-sourcewater

Treatment regime

How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.

Treatment classification
Minimal — disinfection only
Disinfection (typically chlorine) without additional filtration or coagulation stages. Common for groundwater systems where source water meets federal standards after disinfection alone.

Watershed exposure sources reported

Land-use and natural conditions identified in the utility's source-water assessment as potential contamination sources upstream of treatment.

Sewage treatment plantsSeptic systemsLivestock operationsWildlifeUrban stormwater runoffWastewater dischargesOil and gas productionMiningFarmingGas stationsResidual chemical contamination

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from COUNTRY HAVEN ESTATES WHISPERING PINES Consumer Confidence Report.

Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.

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
35
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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 100
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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Notable events and violations

This section summarizes events the utility chose to disclose in its most recent Consumer Confidence Report, plus any federal compliance violations the utility recorded against itself. Both lists are utility-authored — ZipCheckup does not audit, judge, or reorder them.

Federal compliance violations on record

These entries are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR violations section. EPA defines four broad violation categories: Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), Treatment Technique (TT), Monitoring & Reporting (M&R), and Public Notification (PN).

  • public notice · lead tap water monitoring results
    2024-10-01
    We failed to provide the results of lead tap water monitoring to the consumers at the location water was tested. These were supposed to be provided no later than 30 days after learning the results.
  • monitoring
    2024-08-01 to 2024-08-31
    We failed to test our drinking water for the contaminant and period indicated. Because of this failure, we cannot be sure of the quality of our water during the period indicated.

Violations record from COUNTRY HAVEN ESTATES WHISPERING PINES Consumer Confidence Report.

Notable events from the utility's CCR

These bullet entries are the utility's own narration of operational, regulatory, or infrastructure events during the reporting period.

Notable events from COUNTRY HAVEN ESTATES WHISPERING PINES Consumer Confidence Report:
  • LEAD CONSUMER NOTICE (LCR) 10/01/2024 - 2024
  • MONITORING, ROUTINE, MAJOR (RTCR) 08/01/2024 - 08/31/2024

ZipCheckup note: items above reflect what the utility published in its most recent CCR. Federal violation records are also tracked separately by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) — the SDWIS record is the authoritative federal source for any specific regulatory action.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Country Haven Estates Whispering Pines safe to drink?
Country Haven Estates Whispering Pines has a C safety grade based on 10 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Country Haven Estates Whispering Pines's water?
Detected contaminants include Arsenic, Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Contaminant 2959. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Country Haven Estates Whispering Pines serve?
Country Haven Estates Whispering Pines serves approximately 100 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Country Haven Estates Whispering Pines's water source?
Country Haven Estates Whispering Pines draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Country Haven Estates Whispering Pines's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.004 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Country Haven Estates Whispering Pines's service area?
The Country Haven Estates Whispering Pines service area has a median household income of $77,619. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Country Haven Estates Whispering Pines get its water?
Country Haven Estates Whispering Pines'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

What You Can Do

1

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3

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