What was found in Helena's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 1260 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: HELENA, THE UB OF THE CITY OF · 21,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1215.5 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: HELENA, THE UB OF THE CITY OF · 21,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 114.95 µg/L 8.8% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: HELENA, THE UB OF THE CITY OF · 21,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 78.235 µg/L 98% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: HELENA, THE UB OF THE CITY OF · 21,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 44.95 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HELENA, THE UB OF THE CITY OF · 21,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 44.845 µg/L 75% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: HELENA, THE UB OF THE CITY OF · 21,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 17.44 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HELENA, THE UB OF THE CITY OF · 21,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 9.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HELENA, THE UB OF THE CITY OF · 21,300 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 8.1265 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HELENA, THE UB OF THE CITY OF · 21,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.9 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: HELENA, THE UB OF THE CITY OF · 21,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.67 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HELENA, THE UB OF THE CITY OF · 21,300 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.04 pCi/L 14% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: HELENA, THE UB OF THE CITY OF · 21,300 people · 2015 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFBS | 0.0130 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HELENA, THE UB OF THE CITY OF · 21,300 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0070 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HELENA, THE UB OF THE CITY OF · 21,300 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0070 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HELENA, THE UB OF THE CITY OF · 21,300 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0053 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HELENA, THE UB OF THE CITY OF · 21,300 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0050 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HELENA, THE UB OF THE CITY OF · 21,300 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0040 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HELENA, THE UB OF THE CITY OF · 21,300 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0011 mg/L 7.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: HELENA, THE UB OF THE CITY OF · 21,300 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Helena
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HELENA, THE UB OF THE CITY OF | 21,300 |
Frequently asked questions about Helena tap water
Is Helena tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Helena. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Helena?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Helena, Alabama to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Helena's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Helena include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, TTHM, Chloroform. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.