Water Quality in HELENA, MT (59624)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 59624.

299

Total Violations

51

Health-Based

248

Monitoring / Reporting

295

Resolved

What does this mean?

295 of 299 violations have been resolved. 51 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 248 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: 12 Population served: 1,463

Violations Detail (299 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AApr 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AApr 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoringN/AN/AApr 30, 2025ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Nitrate-NitriteMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Nitrate-NitriteMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
Nitrate-NitriteMonitoringN/AN/AMar 31, 2025ResolvedN/A
TTHMMonitoringN/AN/ADec 31, 2024ActiveN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(9)

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 31Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate-Nitrite

03

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate-Nitrite

03

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate-Nitrite

03

Mar 31Resolved

2024(77)

TTHM

27

Dec 31Active

TTHM

27

Dec 31Active

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Dec 31Active

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

27

Dec 31Active

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 29Resolved

Lead and Copper Rule

66

Dec 29Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Nov 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Nov 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Nov 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Nov 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Nov 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Oct 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Oct 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Oct 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Oct 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Oct 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Oct 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Oct 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Sep 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Sep 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Sep 30Resolved

Surface Water Treatment Rule

36

Sep 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Aug 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Aug 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Aug 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Aug 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

41

Aug 31Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

02

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

02

Jun 30Resolved

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

02

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jun 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

May 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

May 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

May 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

May 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

May 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

May 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Apr 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Apr 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Apr 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Apr 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Apr 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate-Nitrite

03

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate-Nitrite

03

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate-Nitrite

03

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate-Nitrite

03

Mar 31Resolved

Nitrate-Nitrite

03

Mar 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Feb 29Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Feb 29Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Feb 29Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Feb 29Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Feb 29Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Feb 29Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

3A

Jan 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jan 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jan 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jan 31Resolved

Groundwater Rule

31

Jan 31Resolved

How Does This Compare?

HELENA (59624) has 299 recorded violations, including 51 health-based. 4 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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