Utah · population 2,126
Lead pipes in Helper, UT
120 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Helper (population 2,126) gets its water from Helper City. That system reported 1 lead and 119 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,127, with 687 more of unknown material.
11% of Helper City's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Utah average (0.1%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 11%
- Unknown 61%
- Non-lead 28%
Latest lead test for Helper City (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.6 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 Helper City.
Water systems serving Helper
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helper CityMain system | 1 | 119 | 687 | 11% |
| Price River WidServes nearby areas | 1 | 0 | 1,726 | <0.1% |
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 Helper
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Helper City'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.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Priceno lead reported
- Wellington321 unknown
- Huntington282 unknown
- Orangeville189 unknown
- Castle Dale7 lead + galv. lines
- Duchesne642 unknown
- Ferron2 lead + galv. lines
- Woodland Hillsno lead reported
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Questions
Does Helper, UT have lead pipes?
Yes. Helper City, which serves Helper, reported 1 lead and 119 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 687 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Helper?
EPA's service area maps place most of Helper in Helper City's service area (PWSID UTAH04004). Price River Wid also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Helper home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Helper City'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 Helper 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 Helper City whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.