Historical Compliance Records MT

Glacier Point Ho and Wua

EPA ID: MT0004559 ยท 210 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Glacier Point Ho and Wua (MT0004559): 3 violations on record since 2021. While 3 violations did appear in Glacier Point Ho and Wua's monitoring record, none is listed as unresolved; the utility serves approximately 210 residents. A closed violation record does not by itself establish compliance with every current EPA standard.

Data: EPA SDWIS

210
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
3
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
2
Contaminants Flagged
$355K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Glacier Point Ho and Wua Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$70,502
Median Household Income
31,822
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
14%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Glacier Point Ho and Wua have a median household income of $70,502 and about 31,822 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 70% 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

Glacier Point Ho and Wua's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

48 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Glacier Point Ho and Wua (EPA ID: MT0004559) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 210 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 59601 in Helena.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 3 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 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
March 1, 2026 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 20, 2023 E. COLI Non-health-based Resolved
October 25, 2022 E. COLI Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
E. COLI Monitoring & Reporting 2 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
Below the reporting limit No 2024-12-31

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 available EPA compliance records for Glacier Point Ho and Wua (MT0004559) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glacier Point Ho and Wua water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Glacier Point Ho and Wua; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Glacier Point Ho and Wua serve?

Glacier Point Ho and Wua serves approximately 210 people across 1 ZIP code in Montana.

Where does Glacier Point Ho and Wua get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 3 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Glacier Point Ho and Wua serve? ▼
Glacier Point Ho and Wua serves approximately 210 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Glacier Point Ho and Wua's water source? ▼
Glacier Point Ho and Wua draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Glacier Point Ho and Wua's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Glacier Point Ho and Wua? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Glacier Point Ho and Wua have a median household income of $70,502 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Glacier Point Ho and Wua get its water? ▼
Glacier Point Ho and Wua's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.). Glacier Point Ho and Wua (MT): 3 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mt0004559/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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