Bushard Water Company
EPA ID: MT0005164 · 425 people served · 1 ZIP code
Water monitoring history at Bushard Water Company shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 425 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 1 (2023) to 1 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Demographics
The Bushard Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $55,588 and an estimated 654 residents across its service area. Approximately 93% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 41% 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?
Bushard Water Company's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
About 1% of homes in Cascade 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. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Bushard Water Company (EPA ID: MT0005164) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 425 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 59414 in Black Eagle.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
- 59414 — Black Eagle
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Bushard Water Company (MT0005164) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bushard Water Company water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Bushard Water Company has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Bushard Water Company serve?
Bushard Water Company serves approximately 425 people across 1 ZIP code in Montana.
Where does Bushard Water Company get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.