WEST HELENA WATER WORKS

PWSID: AR0000416 · Helena, AR · Serves 5,693 people

Health Violations

WEST HELENA WATER WORKS has 18 health-based violations out of 18 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
5,693
Total Violations
18
Health Violations
18
Source Type
Groundwater

WEST HELENA WATER WORKS (PWSID AR0000416) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 5,693 people in Helena, AR, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Arkansas drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 18 total violations, with 18 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 3 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Chlorine, Fluoride, E. coli. Recorded violations span 2020–2024.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Arkansas state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
AR0000416
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Helena, AR
Population Served
5,693
Health Violations
Yes (18)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Chlorine 14 14
Fluoride 2 2
E. coli 2 2

Violation History (18)

Contaminant Health Date
Chlorine Yes Jul 1, 2024
Chlorine Yes Jun 1, 2024
Chlorine Yes May 1, 2024
Chlorine Yes Apr 1, 2024
Chlorine Yes Mar 1, 2024
Chlorine Yes Feb 1, 2024
Chlorine Yes Jan 1, 2024
Chlorine Yes Dec 1, 2023
Fluoride Yes Nov 1, 2023
Chlorine Yes Nov 1, 2023
Chlorine Yes Oct 1, 2023
Fluoride Yes Oct 1, 2023
Chlorine Yes Sep 1, 2023
Chlorine Yes Aug 1, 2023
Chlorine Yes Jul 1, 2023
Chlorine Yes Jun 1, 2023
E. coli Yes Apr 1, 2020
E. coli Yes Apr 1, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WEST HELENA WATER WORKS water safe to drink?
WEST HELENA WATER WORKS has 18 health-based violations out of 18 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses groundwater water as its source.
How many people does WEST HELENA WATER WORKS serve?
WEST HELENA WATER WORKS serves 5,693 people in Helena, AR. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does WEST HELENA WATER WORKS have?
WEST HELENA WATER WORKS has 18 total violations on record spanning 2020–2024. 18 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in WEST HELENA WATER WORKS water?
Violations have been recorded for 3 contaminants. The most frequent: Chlorine, Fluoride, E. coli.

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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