HELIX, OR · Umatilla County
HELIX, CITY OF Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
HELIX, CITY OF must publish a Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking water quality report covering calendar year 2026 — by July 1, 2027.
As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for HELIX, CITY OF.
Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed August 1, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace Oregon’s official records. Always confirm current status with Oregon before making decisions based on this information.
System facts
- System ID (PWSID)
- OR4100368
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 190
- Service connections
- 94
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
HELIX, CITY OF is one of 1,168 community water systems in Oregon in the 500 or fewer people size category, serving 190 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 54 entries between 1976 and 2025, all of which EPA lists as closed.
Of the 54, 39 are monitoring and reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset — rather than findings about the water itself. The record involves synthetic organic chemicals, the Total Coliform Rules, and inorganic chemicals.
Violation history
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2025 – July 30, 2025
ResolvedFailure to Conduct Assessment Monitoring
—COLIPHAGE
January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025
ArchivedMonitoring, Routine (RTCR)
—Revised Total Coliform Rule
November 1, 2024 – November 30, 2024
ResolvedConsumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting
—Consumer Confidence Rule
October 1, 2024 – July 30, 2025
ResolvedConsumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2024 – July 30, 2025
ResolvedFailure to Conduct Assessment Monitoring
—COLIPHAGE
January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024
ArchivedConsumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting
—Consumer Confidence Rule
October 1, 2023 – October 19, 2023
ResolvedConsumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2023 – October 19, 2023
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Nitrate
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
ResolvedFailure to Conduct Assessment Monitoring
—COLIPHAGE
January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Nitrate
January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, E. coli (RTCR)
Health-basedRevised Total Coliform Rule
October 1, 2016 – October 31, 2016
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
August 1, 2015 – August 31, 2015
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
November 1, 2009 – November 30, 2009
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
October 1, 2009 – October 31, 2009
ResolvedMonitoring, Repeat Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
September 1, 2009 – September 30, 2009
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Heptachlor
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Heptachlor epoxide
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—2,4-D
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—2,4,5-TP
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—HEXACHLOROBENZENE
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Benzo(a)pyrene
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Pentachlorophenol
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Chlordane
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Picloram
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Endrin
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—BHC-GAMMA
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Methoxychlor
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Toxaphene
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Dalapon
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Endothall
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Glyphosate
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Simazine
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Dinoseb
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Hexachlorocyclopentadiene
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Carbofuran
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Atrazine
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—LASSO
January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Nitrate
January 1, 2003 – December 31, 2003
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Nitrate
January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2002
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
September 1, 2001 – September 30, 2001
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
May 1, 2000 – May 31, 2000
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
January 1, 1996 – December 31, 1999
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
October 1, 1992 – October 31, 1992
ArchivedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
October 1, 1992 – October 31, 1992
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-basedNitrate
December 1, 1989 – December 31, 1989
ArchivedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-basedNitrate
December 1, 1988 – December 31, 1988
ArchivedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-basedNitrate
November 1, 1988 – November 30, 1988
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
June 1, 1976 – May 31, 1980
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Combined Radium (-226 and -228)
June 1, 1976 – May 31, 1980
Archived
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 – July 30, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report | Consumer Confidence Rule | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025 | Failure to Conduct Assessment Monitoring | COLIPHAGE | — | Archived |
| November 1, 2024 – November 30, 2024 | Monitoring, Routine (RTCR) | Revised Total Coliform Rule | — | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 – July 30, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting | Consumer Confidence Rule | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 – July 30, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report | Consumer Confidence Rule | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024 | Failure to Conduct Assessment Monitoring | COLIPHAGE | — | Archived |
| October 1, 2023 – October 19, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting | Consumer Confidence Rule | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 – October 19, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report | Consumer Confidence Rule | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | Monitoring, Regular | Nitrate | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022 | Failure to Conduct Assessment Monitoring | COLIPHAGE | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020 | Monitoring, Regular | Nitrate | — | Resolved |
| October 1, 2016 – October 31, 2016 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, E. coli (RTCR) | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2015 – August 31, 2015 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2009 – November 30, 2009 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2009 – October 31, 2009 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2009 – September 30, 2009 | Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007 | Monitoring, Regular | Heptachlor | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007 | Monitoring, Regular | Heptachlor epoxide | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007 | Monitoring, Regular | 2,4-D | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007 | Monitoring, Regular | 2,4,5-TP | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007 | Monitoring, Regular | HEXACHLOROBENZENE | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007 | Monitoring, Regular | Benzo(a)pyrene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007 | Monitoring, Regular | Pentachlorophenol | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007 | Monitoring, Regular | ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007 | Monitoring, Regular | Chlordane | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007 | Monitoring, Regular | Picloram | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007 | Monitoring, Regular | Endrin | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007 | Monitoring, Regular | BHC-GAMMA | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007 | Monitoring, Regular | Methoxychlor | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007 | Monitoring, Regular | Toxaphene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007 | Monitoring, Regular | Dalapon | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007 | Monitoring, Regular | Endothall | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007 | Monitoring, Regular | Glyphosate | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007 | Monitoring, Regular | Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007 | Monitoring, Regular | Simazine | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007 | Monitoring, Regular | Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007 | Monitoring, Regular | Dinoseb | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007 | Monitoring, Regular | Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007 | Monitoring, Regular | Carbofuran | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007 | Monitoring, Regular | Atrazine | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2005 – December 31, 2007 | Monitoring, Regular | LASSO | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2003 – December 31, 2003 | Monitoring, Regular | Nitrate | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2002 | Monitoring, Regular | Nitrate | — | Resolved |
| September 1, 2001 – September 30, 2001 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Resolved |
| May 1, 2000 – May 31, 2000 | Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1996 – December 31, 1999 | Monitoring, Regular | Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U | — | Resolved |
| October 1, 1992 – October 31, 1992 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 1992 – October 31, 1992 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 1989 – December 31, 1989 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | Nitrate | Health-based | Archived |
| December 1, 1988 – December 31, 1988 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | Nitrate | Health-based | Archived |
| November 1, 1988 – November 30, 1988 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | Nitrate | Health-based | Archived |
| June 1, 1976 – May 31, 1980 | Monitoring, Regular | Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U | — | Archived |
| June 1, 1976 – May 31, 1980 | Monitoring, Regular | Combined Radium (-226 and -228) | — | Archived |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)
Enforcement actions
- June 23, 2000State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- December 12, 1997State Public Notification received3 linked violations
- December 1, 1997State Public Notification received4 linked violations
- October 1, 1996State Public Notification received3 linked violations
Common questions
Is HELIX, CITY OF required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. HELIX, CITY OF is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.
When is HELIX, CITY OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- HELIX, CITY OF’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does HELIX, CITY OF have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for HELIX, CITY OF.
What is a Consumer Confidence Report?
- A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.
Contact
HELIX, CITY OF
541-457-2521
HELIX, OR 97835