Saddleback Ridge Estates
EPA ID: MT0004408 · 150 people served · 1 ZIP code
With a five-year violation-free history, Saddleback Ridge Estates delivers safe water to 150 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Demographics
The Saddleback Ridge Estates serves a community with a median household income of $86,011 and an estimated 12,488 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Saddleback Ridge Estates'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.
About 2% of homes in Yellowstone 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 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
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Estimated Remediation Costs
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System Overview
Saddleback Ridge Estates (EPA ID: MT0004408) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 150 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 59044 in Laurel.
Violation History
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
- 59044 — Laurel
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Saddleback Ridge Estates (MT0004408) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Saddleback Ridge Estates water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Saddleback Ridge Estates has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Saddleback Ridge Estates serve?
Saddleback Ridge Estates serves approximately 150 people across 1 ZIP code in Montana.
Where does Saddleback Ridge Estates 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:
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.
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.