Water System Report MT

Avalon Subdivision

EPA ID: MT0004802 · 135 people served · 1 ZIP code

With a five-year violation-free history, Avalon Subdivision delivers safe water to 135 residents.

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

135
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$427K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Avalon Subdivision Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$55,446
Median Household Income
720
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
43%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Avalon Subdivision serves a community with a median household income of $55,446 and an estimated 720 residents across its service area. Approximately 43% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Avalon Subdivision'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
80th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Park 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 80th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 64% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

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

Avalon Subdivision (EPA ID: MT0004802) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 135 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 59027 in Emigrant.

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 Avalon Subdivision (MT0004802) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avalon Subdivision water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Avalon Subdivision serve?

Avalon Subdivision serves approximately 135 people across 1 ZIP code in Montana.

Where does Avalon Subdivision 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
6
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 2024-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 135
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?
Avalon Subdivision meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Avalon Subdivision serve?
Avalon Subdivision serves approximately 135 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Avalon Subdivision's water source?
Avalon Subdivision draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Avalon Subdivision's service area?
The Avalon Subdivision service area has a median household income of $55,446. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Avalon Subdivision get its water?
Avalon Subdivision'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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