Historical Compliance Records MT

Country Haven Estates Whispering Pines

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

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Country Haven Estates Whispering Pines (MT0004376): 80 EPA violations in the last five years. A total of 80 EPA violations spanning the past five monitoring years sit on Country Haven Estates Whispering Pines's record - every finding has been officially cleared, and the supplier now holds current compliance status for its service population of approximately 100 people, with no outstanding enforcement of any kind.

Data: EPA SDWIS

100
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
80
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
40
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

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.

๐Ÿ’ง 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

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

Contaminant 2015 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.0005 mg/L
Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression
Mercury 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Kidney damage, neurological impairment
Atrazine 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.003 mg/L
Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects
Cadmium 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L
Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen
Benzene 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.005 mg/L

What This Means For You

Contaminant 2015 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.0005 mg/L. Probable carcinogen; liver & thyroid damage, immune suppression. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Mercury at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Kidney damage, neurological impairment. Consider activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Atrazine at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.003 mg/L. Endocrine disruption, cardiovascular & reproductive effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Cadmium at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L. Kidney damage accumulating over lifetime; probable carcinogen. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

Benzene at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L.

Contaminant 2015 was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,300 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 80 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 80 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
August 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 21, 2023 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Gross Beta Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Gross Beta Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Gross Alpha Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Contaminant 2005 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Contaminant 2010 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Contaminant 2015 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Contaminant 2020 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Contaminant 2031 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Contaminant 2035 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Contaminant 2036 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Contaminant 2037 Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 Atrazine Non-health-based 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
Barium Inorganic 2 No
Cadmium Inorganic 2 No
Chromium Inorganic 2 No
Fluoride Inorganic 2 No
Nickel Inorganic 2 No
Nitrite Inorganic 2 No
Contaminant 1036 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 1045 Other Violation 2 No
Mercury Inorganic 2 No
Contaminant 1075 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 1085 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2005 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2010 Other Violation 2 No
Contaminant 2015 Other Violation 2 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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.

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 $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Country Haven Estates Whispering Pines; its 80 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Country Haven Estates Whispering Pines's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 2015, Mercury, Atrazine, Cadmium. 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.
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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Country Haven Estates Whispering Pines: 80 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mt0004376/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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