Water System Report MT

Sweetgrass Ranch Subdivision

EPA ID: MT0005002 ยท 65 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Sweetgrass Ranch Subdivision (MT0005002): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Across the monitored periods in available EPA data, Sweetgrass Ranch Subdivision has no violations listed for its service population of 65.

Data: EPA SDWIS

65
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
0
Contaminants Flagged
$438K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Sweetgrass Ranch Subdivision Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$73,515
Median Household Income
15,745
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
37%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
43%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Sweetgrass Ranch Subdivision have a median household income of $73,515 and about 15,745 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 43% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 37% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Sweetgrass Ranch Subdivision'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

46 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 66% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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System Overview

Sweetgrass Ranch Subdivision (EPA ID: MT0005002) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 65 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 59912 in Columbia Falls.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Sweetgrass Ranch Subdivision (MT0005002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sweetgrass Ranch Subdivision water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Sweetgrass Ranch Subdivision in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Sweetgrass Ranch Subdivision serve?

Sweetgrass Ranch Subdivision serves approximately 65 people across 1 ZIP code in Montana.

Where does Sweetgrass Ranch Subdivision get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Sweetgrass Ranch Subdivision; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Sweetgrass Ranch Subdivision serve? ▼
Sweetgrass Ranch Subdivision serves approximately 65 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Sweetgrass Ranch Subdivision's water source? ▼
Sweetgrass Ranch Subdivision draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Sweetgrass Ranch Subdivision's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0 mg/L (sample period ending 2023-12-31). 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 Sweetgrass Ranch Subdivision? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Sweetgrass Ranch Subdivision have a median household income of $73,515 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 37% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Sweetgrass Ranch Subdivision get its water? ▼
Sweetgrass Ranch Subdivision'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.). Sweetgrass Ranch Subdivision Water Quality Report, MT. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mt0005002/
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