The Helix Water District is a not-for-profit special district that provides water for about 274,526 residents living in the cities of La Mesa, Lemon Grove and El Cajon, the Spring Valley community and areas of Santee, Lakeside and unincorporated San Diego County. Established in 1885, the Helix Water District collects water from is a blend of imported raw (untreated) water purchased from the San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) 85% and 15% from local water runoff collected in Lake Cuyamaca, El Capitan Reservoir, and Lake Jennings.

La Mesa Drinking Water Quality

Consumer Confidence Water Quality Reports

Under the authority of the Safe Drinking Water Act, the EPA requires Helix Water District to assess local water quality each year and distribute a Consumer Confidence Water Quality Report. At WaterZen, we review these reports and make the information available, in a concise, straightforward, and easy-to-understand way.

Excellent

WaterZen Rating

Lead and copper levels in the drinking water of some cities across the United States are too high, potentially creating public-health issues for the people living in those areas.

What about Helix Water District? How much lead and copper are in your drinking water? And how do those levels compare to other cities in the state? We examined data from hundreds of cities across the nation to understand and grade your water quality.

As you can see, Helix Water District received the best-possible grade because the amounts of contaminants found in the water supply were better than the Public Health Goal and most other water providers we've analyzed.

Excellent

WaterZen Rating

Lead and copper levels in the drinking water of some cities across the United States are too high, potentially creating public-health issues for the people living in those areas.

Contact Helix Water District Customer Service

Have a Question, Issue or Comment?

Main Customer Service

Physical Address:
7811 University Ave.
La Mesa, California 91941

619-466-0585
helix@helixwater.org

Emergency (24 hours - broken water main or pipeline, etc.)
619-466-3234

Pay Your Helix Water District Bill

Already have an account?

If you already have an account, you just need to login to the Helix Water District site. Helix Water District accepts credit cards, debit, and direct deposit. Click here to login.

Want to create a new account?

You can create a new account on the Helix Water District website. Once you create the account, you can setup payment with credit, debit, or direct deposit. Click here to create an account.

Want to pay without an account?

You can make a one-time payment without creating an account. You will need to have your credit or debit card in order to make the one time payment. Click here to make a one time payment.

How to Start La Mesa Water Service

Starting Your Service

When you move to a new home in La Mesa, you'll most likely already have running water, but you'll still need to set up water service with the Helix Water District. Luckily, La Mesa has made it pretty simple with the following online form. Starting service generally takes just two business days.

Click here to fill out a Start Service Form.

Stopping Your Service

When you move out of a home in La Mesa, you'll need to stop your water service with the Helix Water District, so you don't keep getting billed. Simply fill out the following online form. Stopping service normally takes just two business days.

Click here to fill out a Stop Service Form.

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