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Phantom Hills Water System

EPA ID: MT0004379 ยท 810 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Phantom Hills Water System (MT0004379): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring - Phantom Hills Water System has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 810 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

810
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.003 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$420K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Phantom Hills Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$76,795
Median Household Income
22,804
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
19%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Phantom Hills Water System serves a community with a median household income of $76,795 and an estimated 22,804 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Phantom Hills Water System'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

19 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
46 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 29% of expected lifespan used End of life

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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

Phantom Hills Water System (EPA ID: MT0004379) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 810 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 59808 in Missoula.

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 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Phantom Hills Water System (MT0004379) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Phantom Hills Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Phantom Hills Water System 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 Phantom Hills Water System serve?

Phantom Hills Water System serves approximately 810 people across 1 ZIP code in Montana.

Where does Phantom Hills Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Phantom Hills Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Phantom Hills Water System serve?
Phantom Hills Water System serves approximately 810 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Phantom Hills Water System's water source?
Phantom Hills Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Phantom Hills Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.003 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Phantom Hills Water System's service area?
The Phantom Hills Water System service area has a median household income of $76,795. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Phantom Hills Water System get its water?
Phantom Hills Water System'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Phantom Hills Water System Water Quality Report, MT. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mt0004379/
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