Water Quality in HELENA, MT (59601)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 59601.

387

Total Violations

14

Health-Based

373

Monitoring / Reporting

382

Resolved

What does this mean?

382 of 387 violations have been resolved. 14 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 373 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.

Water systems: 100 Population served: 18,516

Violations Detail (387 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AOct 31, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AOct 31, 2025ActiveN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/ASep 30, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/ASep 30, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/ASep 30, 2025ResolvedN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(30)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Oct 31Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Oct 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

52

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Sep 30Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2D

Sep 30Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Sep 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Aug 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Aug 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Aug 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jul 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jul 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Nitrate-Nitrite

03

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate-Nitrite

03

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate-Nitrite

03

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 28Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 28Resolved

2024(16)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Dec 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 29Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Oct 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jun 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

How Does This Compare?

HELENA (59601) has 387 recorded violations, including 14 health-based. 5 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.

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