Water Quality in Helena, MT (59602)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 59602.
Active Health Violations
22 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 99% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
30,754
Population
65
Water Systems
213
Violations (5yr)
22
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (65)
Helena Water System
3 health-based Surface water 32,091 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 3 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Helena Leisure Llc
All resolved Groundwater 1,200 people served
29 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Daves Express Lube
Groundwater 966 people served
0 violations
White Sandy Campground
1 health-based Groundwater 600 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Our Lady Of The Valley Catholic Church
All resolved Groundwater 502 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Devils Elbow Rec Site
1 health-based Groundwater 501 people served
6 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Green Meadow Country Club
Groundwater 471 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 4 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓ Copper tested: 2430 ppb (limit: 1300 ppb)
Grubstake Lounge And Restaurant
All resolved Groundwater 470 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
All resolved Groundwater 411 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Holter Lake Rec Site Cg No 15 Blm
1 health-based Groundwater 352 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Last Chance Chapel
1 health-based Groundwater 313 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Log Gulch Recreation Site Blm
1 health-based Groundwater 306 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Holter Dam Cg Blm
All resolved Groundwater 300 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Kims Marina And Resort
1 health-based Groundwater 300 people served
16 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Clark'S Bay Rec Site
All resolved Groundwater 250 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Red Fox Supper Club
Groundwater 245 people served
0 violations
Holmberg Village Estates
1 health-based Groundwater 225 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Glacier Point Ho And Wua
All resolved Groundwater 210 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Fortress Of Joy Church
All resolved Groundwater 200 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Park Lake Campground
All resolved Groundwater 200 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Mountain Heritage Water System
Groundwater 175 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 10 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Town View Estates Wua Inc
All resolved Groundwater 175 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Hellgate Campground
1 health-based Groundwater 175 people served
6 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Prairie Mobile Village
All resolved Groundwater 163 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Mountain Family Fellowship
All resolved Groundwater 156 people served
9 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Court Sheriff Campground
1 health-based Groundwater 150 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Green Meadow Market
Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations
Souths Country Store
1 health-based Groundwater 108 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Mt Law Enforcement Academy
Groundwater 106 people served
0 violations
Highlander Bar And Grill
4 health-based Groundwater 104 people served
13 violations (5yr)
· 4 health-based · All resolved
Riverside Campground
All resolved Groundwater 100 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Bryant No 3 Subdivision
All resolved Groundwater 100 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
New Life Lutheran Church
All resolved Groundwater 100 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Causeway Chalet
1 health-based Groundwater 100 people served
29 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
White Earth Recreation Area
All resolved Groundwater 100 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Chinaman Gulch Campground
All resolved Groundwater 100 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
North Forestvale Homeowners
All resolved Groundwater 98 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Camelot Hoa
Groundwater 96 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
West Fork Cabin Camp
Groundwater 90 people served
0 violations
Applegate Village
Groundwater 85 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Valley Hub
All resolved Groundwater 83 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
South Forestvale Hoa
All resolved Groundwater 82 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Montana Learning Center
Groundwater 81 people served
0 violations
L Bar S Bbq
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Barnett Water Users System
All resolved Groundwater 70 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Nava Gardens
Groundwater 65 people served
0 violations
The Dam Bar
Groundwater 64 people served
0 violations
Blue Cloud Subdivision
Groundwater 60 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Grand Valley Estates Subdivision
All resolved Groundwater 50 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
York Bar
All resolved Groundwater 50 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Fortress Of Joy Oneighty Bldg
All resolved Groundwater 50 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lakeside On Hauser
All resolved Groundwater 50 people served
10 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Canyon Ferry Village System
Groundwater 47 people served
0 violations
Living Hope Fellowship
4 health-based Groundwater 46 people served
11 violations (5yr)
· 4 health-based
Moonlight Estates Hoa
All resolved Groundwater 44 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Laib Ation Station
All resolved Groundwater 41 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
2 Gramma'S House Day Care
All resolved Groundwater 40 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Coffee Haus The
Groundwater 39 people served
0 violations
Augusta Senior Citizens Center
Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations
Trails End Tr Park Helena
All resolved Groundwater 35 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Lincoln Senior Citizens Center
All resolved Groundwater 32 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Rosemarys Addition
Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Rgb Llc 2
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Jo Bonner Cg Magpie Shop
All resolved Groundwater 25 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Genki Restaurant
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Contaminants Found
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
128 violations
Has active
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
3 violations
All resolved
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
3 violations
All resolved
E. COLIMonitoring
22 violations
Has active
Nitrate-NitriteMonitoring
17 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
12 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
3 violations
All resolved
HeptachlorMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
2,4-DMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
MethoxychlorMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Benzo(a)pyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
PentachlorophenolMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CarbofuranMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ChlordaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EndrinMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and UMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalateMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DalaponMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
OXAMYLMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
HexachlorocyclopentadieneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
SimazineMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DinosebMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
HEXACHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
LASSOMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
2,4,5-TPMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Heptachlor epoxideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BHC-GAMMAMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Combined Radium (-226 and -228)Monitoring
1 violation
All resolved
AtrazineMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
ToxapheneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
PicloramMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limit1 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jan 2024
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limit2430 ppb measured
Action level: 1300 ppb
Sampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Helena (59602) has more violations than 99% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 213.
Fewer violations 99th percentile More violations
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
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. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.