St. Helen Issues Annual Water Quality Report

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 17, 2024

St. Helens, Ore. - The City of St. Helens has issued its 2023 water quality report detailing the results of water testing, in addition to information such as water conservation tips and essential utility billing information. The report is published on the City’s website (www.sthelensoregon.gov/publicworks/page/water-quality-reports). The City’s drinking water meets or surpasses all federal drinking water standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

The City is required by the Oregon Health Authority to take 15 routine water samples monthly from designated areas throughout the city, testing for microbiological contaminants in the drinking water. Periodically, testing also looks for contaminants like arsenic, cyanide, lead, and mercury. City of St. Helens water distribution operators and water filtration plant operators are state certified. Employees receive annual training to keep their knowledge and certifications current. The Oregon Health Authority performs a survey of the City’s water system and recordkeeping every five years, and the City of St. Helens is listed as an outstanding performer.

The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requires that utility providers such as the City of St. Helens provide an annual Consumer Confidence report to their customers. This report is issued by the City of St. Helens as an annual Water Quality Report.

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For further information regarding the Water Quality Report, please contact Communications Officer Crystal King at cking@sthelensoregon.gov.