Arkansas · population 8,462
Lead pipes in Helena-West Helena, AR
No inventory counts on file
Helena-West Helena (population 8,462) is served by Helena Water Sewer, which hasn't reported service line counts to EPA yet. Ask the utility for its lead service line inventory, or check your own pipe.
Latest lead test for Helena Water Sewer (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 9 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Helena Water Sewer.
Water systems serving Helena-West Helena
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helena Water SewerMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| West Helena Water WorksServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 2,289 | 0% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Helena-West Helena
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Helena Water Sewer's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
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Questions
Does Helena-West Helena, AR have lead pipes?
Helena-West Helena's main water system, Helena Water Sewer, hasn't reported service line counts to EPA. Ask the utility for its inventory.
Who supplies water to Helena-West Helena?
EPA's service area maps place most of Helena-West Helena in Helena Water Sewer's service area (PWSID AR0000419). West Helena Water Works also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Helena-West Helena home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Helena Water Sewer's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Helena-West Helena be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Helena Water Sewer whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.