F5/100
HELENA WATER SEWER — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,708 people · Arkansas
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
AR0000419
Violations
28
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.009 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
22
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
13
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: September 1, 2024 – November 14, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: August 1, 2024 – November 14, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Nitrite
When: July 1, 2024 – October 23, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2024 – November 14, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Nitrite
When: June 1, 2024 – October 23, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: June 1, 2024 – November 14, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Nitrite
When: May 1, 2024 – October 23, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Nitrite
When: April 1, 2024 – October 23, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Nitrite
When: March 1, 2024 – October 23, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Nitrite
When: February 1, 2024 – October 23, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: January 1, 2024 – April 23, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Nitrite
When: December 1, 2023 – October 23, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: December 1, 2023 – April 23, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: November 1, 2023 – April 23, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Nitrite
When: November 1, 2023 – October 23, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Nitrite
When: October 1, 2023 – October 23, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: October 1, 2023 – April 23, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Nitrite
When: September 1, 2023 – October 23, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: September 1, 2023 – November 14, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Nitrite
When: August 1, 2023 – October 23, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Nitrite
When: July 1, 2023 – October 23, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Nitrite
When: June 1, 2023 – October 23, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
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 WATER SEWER
Is HELENA WATER SEWER water safe to drink?
HELENA WATER SEWER water receives a grade of F (5/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 28 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has HELENA WATER SEWER detected?
38 contaminants were tested in HELENA WATER SEWER's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does HELENA WATER SEWER have any EPA violations?
Yes, HELENA WATER SEWER has 28 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, TT, MCL. 16 are health-based violations.
How many people does HELENA WATER SEWER serve?
HELENA WATER SEWER serves approximately 2,708 people, Arkansas.
What type of water does HELENA WATER SEWER provide?
HELENA WATER SEWER sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is AR0000419.
How does HELENA WATER SEWER compare to other utilities in Arkansas?
HELENA WATER SEWER scores 5/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Arkansas state page for a full comparison of water systems.