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VA MEDICAL CENTER HELENA — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,275 people · Montana

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
—
System ID
MT0000246
Violations
14

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Copper (90th percentile)
1.75 mg/L1.30 mg/LOver Limit
Lead (90th percentile)
0.007 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

7

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: September 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: June 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: May 1, 2022 – May 31, 2022Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2022 – April 30, 2022Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: December 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

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 VA MEDICAL CENTER HELENA

Is VA MEDICAL CENTER HELENA water safe to drink?

VA MEDICAL CENTER HELENA water receives a grade of B (75/100), which is considered good. Out of 2 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has VA MEDICAL CENTER HELENA detected?

2 contaminants were tested in VA MEDICAL CENTER HELENA's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does VA MEDICAL CENTER HELENA have any EPA violations?

Yes, VA MEDICAL CENTER HELENA has 14 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include MON, MR.

How many people does VA MEDICAL CENTER HELENA serve?

VA MEDICAL CENTER HELENA serves approximately 1,275 people, Montana. The system provides water to 1 community: Fort Harrison.

What type of water does VA MEDICAL CENTER HELENA provide?

VA MEDICAL CENTER HELENA 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 MT0000246.

How does VA MEDICAL CENTER HELENA compare to other utilities in Montana?

VA MEDICAL CENTER HELENA scores 75/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Montana state page for a full comparison of water systems.

Cities Served

Fort Harrison