City of East Helena
EPA ID: MT0000196 · 2,114 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for City of East Helena (MT0000196): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. Within the EPA violation records on file, City of East Helena accumulated 3 violations, and every finding is recorded as resolved; the utility supplies water to approximately 2,114 people. Resolution of past violations is not a statement about current water quality.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of East Helena Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with City of East Helena have a median household income of $73,664 and about 8,382 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of East Helena's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
City of East Helena (EPA ID: MT0000196) is a community water system in Montana that serves approximately 2,114 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 59635 in East Helena.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 4, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 1 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 mg/L | No | 2025-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by MT or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 59635 - East Helena
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for City of East Helena (MT0000196) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of East Helena water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for City of East Helena; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does City of East Helena serve?
City of East Helena serves approximately 2,114 people across 1 ZIP code in Montana.
Where does City of East Helena get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of East Helena (MT): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/mt0000196/
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