Health Violations Found

Helena, MT (59625): 3 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data for Helena Water System

Health Violations Found High County Radon Potential

Health-based violation records by water system:

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 59625 in Helena, MT contain 3 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 3 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

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Safety Score N/A
Water Quality Issues 3 health-based violation records
Lead Risk Below action level 0.003 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2024-12-31
NFIP Claim History N/A
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 3 health-based violations (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.003 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • Radon EPA Zone 1 - highest county-level potential. This is not a home measurement; test before any threshold comparison.
Contaminant Summary
Health Violations
3 violations 3 health-based
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record Consumer Confidence Report: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
1
Water System
32,091
People Served
3
Health Violations (since 2021)Median is 0
Surface water
Water Source
0.003 mg/L
Reported Lead Result1.3× the national median for this measure
Zone 1
County Radon Potential · High

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Score Breakdown

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Canonical components

EPA water compliance
88/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
Unknown
Evidence missing
EPA radon zone
0/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
100/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
Unknown
Indoor environment
0/100
Outdoor environment
100/100

Coverage: 3 of 4 components and 2 of 3 domains observed.

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Safety & Health (7) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 59625 in Helena, Montana is mapped to the water system Helena Water System (EPA ID: MT0000241). This system provides water to approximately 32,091 people from surface water sources.

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Helena Water System (MT0000241) on EPA.gov.

3 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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Compliance History

2021 2022 2 2023 1 2024 2025
Health-based (MCL/TT) Other violations
Environmental Hazards (9) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (2) OK
Cost & Community (7) OK

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 59625 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 3 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 59625 (primary system: Helena Water System), including 3 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 59625's water come from?

The recorded water source for Helena Water System, a system mapped to ZIP code 59625, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 32,091 people.

How can I get my water tested in Helena?

If Helena Water System supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

Is lead a concern in 59625 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 59625 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.003 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2024-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.

What is the radon risk for 59625?

59625 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Lewis and Clark County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Helena, MT (59625): 3 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/59625/
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Page version: October 2026.

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Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 59625

ZIP Code City, State Distance Grade Violations
59620 Helena, MT <1 mi N/A 0
59624 Helena, MT <1 mi N/A 0
59626 Helena, MT <1 mi N/A 0
59623 Helena, MT <1 mi N/A 0
59601 Helena, MT 1.2 mi D 41
59636 Fort Harrison, MT 3.5 mi N/A 0
59604 Helena, MT 5.7 mi N/A 0
59635 East Helena, MT 6.5 mi N/A 7
59602 Helena, MT 8.3 mi D 133
59634 Clancy, MT 9.8 mi N/A 1

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