Water System Report MT

Gateway Village System 5

EPA ID: MT0005030 · 70 people served · 1 ZIP code

Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Gateway Village System 5 — the supplier serving 70 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

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

70
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$818K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$85,849
Median Household Income
2,367
Service Area Population
5%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
41%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Gateway Village System 5 serves a community with a median household income of $85,849 and an estimated 2,367 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Gateway Village System 5'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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Gallatin 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 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

29 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
41 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 41% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Montana

C 1 violation
Sawtooth Villa
70 people
0 violations
C 2 violations
Gildford Colony
70 people
0 violations
D 2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

Gateway Village System 5 (EPA ID: MT0005030) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 70 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 59730 in Gallatin Gateway.

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

  • 59730 — Gallatin Gateway

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Gateway Village System 5 (MT0005030) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gateway Village System 5 water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Gateway Village System 5 serve?

Gateway Village System 5 serves approximately 70 people across 1 ZIP code in Montana.

Where does Gateway Village System 5 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Gateway Village System 5 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Gateway Village System 5 serve?
Gateway Village System 5 serves approximately 70 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Gateway Village System 5's water source?
Gateway Village System 5 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Gateway Village System 5's service area?
The Gateway Village System 5 service area has a median household income of $85,849. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Gateway Village System 5 get its water?
Gateway Village System 5'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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