B73/100
HELENA, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 21,300 people · Alabama
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
AL0001157
Violations
21
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 640.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2003.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About HELENA, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF
Is HELENA, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF water safe to drink?
HELENA, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF water receives a grade of B (73/100), which is considered good. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has HELENA, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF detected?
69 contaminants were tested in HELENA, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does HELENA, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF have any EPA violations?
Yes, HELENA, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF has 21 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2003. Violation types include MR.
How many people does HELENA, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF serve?
HELENA, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF serves approximately 21,300 people, Alabama. The system provides water to 1 community: Helena.
What type of water does HELENA, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF provide?
HELENA, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is AL0001157.
How does HELENA, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF compare to other utilities in Alabama?
HELENA, UTILITIES BOARD OF THE CITY OF scores 73/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Alabama state page for a full comparison of water systems.