Water System Report MT

Alpine Pacific Utilities

EPA ID: MT0004700 · 270 people served · 1 ZIP code

Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Alpine Pacific Utilities kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 270 people served.

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

270
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$618K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Alpine Pacific Utilities Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$57,325
Median Household Income
1,530
Service Area Population
37%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
41%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Alpine Pacific Utilities serves a community with a median household income of $57,325 and an estimated 1,530 residents across its service area. Approximately 41% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 37% 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

Alpine Pacific Utilities'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Flathead 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

30 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
40 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 43% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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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

Alpine Pacific Utilities (EPA ID: MT0004700) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 270 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 59932 in Somers.

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Alpine Pacific Utilities (MT0004700) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alpine Pacific Utilities water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Alpine Pacific Utilities serve?

Alpine Pacific Utilities serves approximately 270 people across 1 ZIP code in Montana.

Where does Alpine Pacific Utilities 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
152
Unknown Material
0
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 2020-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 270
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?
Alpine Pacific Utilities meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Alpine Pacific Utilities serve?
Alpine Pacific Utilities serves approximately 270 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Alpine Pacific Utilities's water source?
Alpine Pacific Utilities draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Alpine Pacific Utilities's service area?
The Alpine Pacific Utilities service area has a median household income of $57,325. EPA EJScreen data classifies 37% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Alpine Pacific Utilities get its water?
Alpine Pacific Utilities'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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