Water System Report MT

Vwa Services

EPA ID: MT0005134 · 50 people served · 1 ZIP code

Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Vwa Services stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 50 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.

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

50
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$263K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$48,958
Median Household Income
1,488
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Vwa Services serves a community with a median household income of $48,958 and an estimated 1,488 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% 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

Vwa Services'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Carbon 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

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

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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

Vwa Services (EPA ID: MT0005134) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 50 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 59014 in Bridger.

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 Vwa Services (MT0005134) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vwa Services water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Vwa Services serve?

Vwa Services serves approximately 50 people across 1 ZIP code in Montana.

Where does Vwa Services 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
1
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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 50
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?
Vwa Services meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Vwa Services serve?
Vwa Services serves approximately 50 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Vwa Services's water source?
Vwa Services draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Vwa Services's service area?
The Vwa Services service area has a median household income of $48,958. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Vwa Services get its water?
Vwa Services'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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