East Helena Water Quality
Montana
The tap water in East Helena, Montana is served by 18 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 6,797 people. 12 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 8000 in 2022. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.
Drinking water in East Helena, Montana is delivered through 18 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 6,797 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.
The SDWIS record for East Helena shows 12 total violations across all 18 systems, of which 12 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 8000, 5000, 1005. 1 TRI-reporting industrial facility is also located within the city limits.
A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Montana drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.
Community Water Systems
| System Name | Pop. Served | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAST HELENA CITY OF | 2,114 | 1 | Health |
| EASTGATE VILLAGE SEWER AND WATER | 2,000 | 0 | Clean |
| LA CASA GRANDE WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT | 404 | 0 | Clean |
| SKYVIEW WATER AND SEWER UTILITY | 400 | 3 | Health |
| GOLDEN ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION | 400 | 0 | Clean |
| GRASS LAND ESTATES | 228 | 0 | Clean |
| BRIDGE CREEK ESTATES SUBDIVISION | 205 | 0 | Clean |
| PELE PARK | 186 | 0 | Clean |
| DAVIS MEADOW VILLAGE | 180 | 0 | Clean |
| PEBBLE GARDENS MOBILE HOME CT | 125 | 0 | Clean |
| HOMESTEAD VALLEY WUA HVHA | 105 | 0 | Clean |
| BUZZ INN | 95 | 0 | Clean |
| MASONIC HOME OF MONTANA | 90 | 0 | Clean |
| RUGER WATER DISTRICT | 79 | 0 | Clean |
| MCDONALD TRAILER CT | 75 | 2 | Health |
| BROADWATER ESTATES HOA | 40 | 5 | Health |
| PHOENIX PARK | 36 | 1 | Health |
| BAHNY BRAE SUBDIVISION | 35 | 0 | Clean |
Does this city have health-based water violations?
Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.
| Contaminant | Begin Date |
|---|---|
| 8000 | 2022-11-15 |
| 8000 | 2022-11-15 |
| 5000 | 2022-11-04 |
| 1005 | 2021-10-01 |
| 1005 | 2021-07-01 |
| 1005 | 2021-04-01 |
| 8000 | 2021-02-17 |
| 8000 | 2021-02-17 |
| 1005 | 2021-01-01 |
| 1005 | 2020-10-01 |
| 8000 | 2019-10-21 |
| 5000 | 2003-01-01 |
TRI Facilities in East Helena
| Facility | Total Releases |
|---|---|
| American Chemet Corp | 110.6K lbs |
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About This Data
Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.
A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.
TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.