Water System Report MT

Horizon Colony

EPA ID: MT0004529 · 150 people served · 1 ZIP code

Across every monitored period in the past five years, Horizon Colony reported no EPA violations for its service population of 150.

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

150
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$161K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Horizon Colony Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$59,219
Median Household Income
4,955
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
90th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
89%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Horizon Colony serves a community with a median household income of $59,219 and an estimated 4,955 residents across its service area. Approximately 89% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Horizon Colony'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 3% of homes in Glacier County, Montana rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

73 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 100% 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
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Horizon Colony (EPA ID: MT0004529) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 150 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 59427 in Cut Bank.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Horizon Colony (MT0004529) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Horizon Colony water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Horizon Colony has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Horizon Colony serve?

Horizon Colony serves approximately 150 people across 1 ZIP code in Montana.

Where does Horizon Colony 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
16
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 150
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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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Horizon Colony meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Horizon Colony serve?
Horizon Colony serves approximately 150 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Horizon Colony's water source?
Horizon Colony draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Horizon Colony's service area?
The Horizon Colony service area has a median household income of $59,219. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Horizon Colony get its water?
Horizon Colony'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.
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