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Utilities Summary for St. Helens, OR
Natural Gas Companies:
1
Water & Sewage Providers:
1
Garbage, Trash & Recycling Providers:
1
Municipal Electricity:
Yes
St. Helens Internet Connectivity
Broadband Availability
99.25%
Percent of population with access to speeds of 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload
1 Gig Availability
17.83%
Percent of population with access to download speeds of 1 Gbps
Fiber Availability
27.05%
Percent of population with access to fiber Internet
Clean drinking water is essential for maintaining good health and overall well-being. Safe, contaminant-free water helps prevent the spread of diseases, supports proper hydration, and ensures the body's vital functions operate smoothly.
St. Helens's Primary Drinking Water Source:
Surface Water
Drinking Water Contaminant Levels
Copper
1750 ppb
Health standard: 1300 ppb
Legal limit: 1300 ppb
Lead
5.3 ppb
Health standard: 0 ppb
Legal limit: 15 ppb
Chlorate
35.275 ppb
Health standard: 210 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Chromium (total)
0.355 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
100 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent)
0.1691 ppb
Health standard: 0.02 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
2.925 ppb
Health standard: 0.1 ppb
Legal limit:
60 ppb
Six Brominated Haloacetic Acids
2.7 ppb
Health standard: Not Set
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Haloacetic Acids (HAA9)
5.2625 ppb
Health standard: .06 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Manganese
14.55 ppb
Health standard: 100 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Strontium
60.8 ppb
Health standard: 1.5 ppm
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Vanadium
9.4875 ppb
Health standard: 21 ppb
Legal limit:
No Limit Set
Contaminant Data Based on Averages of SDWA LCR Samples and UCMR 3, UCMR 4, and UCMR 5 Samples. Health standards are based on guidelines set by the EPA, WHO, or state health departments. Health standards are based on possible negative health side effects if that level of contaminant is exceeded. Legal limits are set and enforced by EPA regulations.
Yes, the state of Oregon has deregulated electric utilities. Deregulation allows for multiple electric providers within each city and lets customers choose or switch to a provider or plan best fits their needs.
Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in St. Helens, OR?
No, Oregon has not deregulated its natural gas utilities. The primary gas company in St. Helens is NW Natural.
Does St. Helens offer municipal electricity services?
Yes, Columbia River People's Utility District is a municipal electric provider and supplies most residents of St. Helens with electricity. Most cities also offer essential municipal services like water, sewage treatment and wastewater disposal.
Who is the fastest internet provider in St. Helens?
Quantum Fiber is the fastest internet service provider in St. Helens, offering speeds up to 8 Gbps to 54.12% of the city.
