Water Quality in Anchorage, AK (99501)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 99501.
Active Health Violations
12 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 96% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
16,175
Population
107
Water Systems
105
Violations (5yr)
12
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (107)
Moa Municipality Of Anchorage
All resolved Surface water 221,351 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Jber-Elmendorf
Purchased surface water 30,003 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Bob Smith
Groundwater 21,320 people served
0 violations
Doyon Utilities Jber - Richardson
All resolved Surface water 20,284 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Grande Denali / Denali Bluffs
1 health-based Surface water 1,000 people served
8 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Purely Alaskan Water Bottling
Purchased groundwater 800 people served
0 violations
Valli Vue S/D Water System
1 health-based Groundwater 794 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Prospector Pizza
Groundwater 725 people served
2 violations (5yr)
49th State Brewing Company Healy
4 health-based Groundwater 524 people served
4 violations (5yr)
· 4 health-based · All resolved
Three Bears Store 85 - Kgb
Groundwater 388 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.42 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Kings Lake Camp Well #2
Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Carlile Enterprises Inc
Purchased groundwater 155 people served
0 violations
Frontier Camp
Purchased surface water 150 people served
0 violations
Denali Crows Nest
1 health-based Groundwater 132 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Birchtree Charter School
All resolved Groundwater 125 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 1.8 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Cvrf Goodnews Bay Fish Processing Fac
Groundwater under influence of surface water 124 people served
0 violations
Copper River Seafoods Naknek
All resolved Groundwater 120 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Federal Aviation Admin
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Doyon Construction Camp / Delta
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Usfs Quartz Creek Campground
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
State Of Alaska
Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations
Denali Cabins, So./Mile 229
1 health-based Groundwater 96 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Clitheroe Detox Center
1 health-based Groundwater 95 people served
9 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
Princess Tours / R.C.# 7084
Purchased groundwater 90 people served
0 violations
Princess Tours / R.C.# 7082
Purchased groundwater 90 people served
0 violations
Princess Tours / R.C.# 7080
Purchased groundwater 90 people served
0 violations
Princess Tours / R.C.# 7085
Purchased groundwater 90 people served
0 violations
Princess Tours / R.C.# 7087
Purchased groundwater 90 people served
0 violations
Princess Tours / R.C.# 7081
Purchased groundwater 90 people served
0 violations
Princess Tours / R.C.# 7086
Purchased groundwater 90 people served
0 violations
Princess Tours / R.C.# 7083
Purchased groundwater 90 people served
0 violations
Puffin Property Management
Groundwater 88 people served
0 violations
Landmark Bldg Al Courtney
Groundwater 85 people served
0 violations
Denali Park Hotel
1 health-based Groundwater 81 people served
2 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Alyeska Birdhouse
Groundwater 80 people served
0 violations
Westours / Talkeetna - #513
Purchased groundwater 77 people served
0 violations
Westours / Kobuk - #551
Purchased groundwater 77 people served
0 violations
Westours / Kenai - #50
Purchased groundwater 77 people served
0 violations
Westours / Eklutna - #554
Purchased groundwater 77 people served
0 violations
Westours / Knik - #56
Purchased groundwater 77 people served
0 violations
Westours / Tanana - #512
Purchased groundwater 77 people served
0 violations
Westours / Chena - #509
Purchased groundwater 77 people served
0 violations
Westours / Deshka - #1394
Purchased groundwater 77 people served
0 violations
Westours / Matanuska - #508
Purchased groundwater 77 people served
0 violations
Westours / Nenana - #511
Purchased groundwater 77 people served
0 violations
Westours / Kashwitna - #553
Purchased groundwater 77 people served
0 violations
Westours / Chulitna - #510
Purchased groundwater 77 people served
0 violations
Westours / Susitna - #507
Purchased groundwater 77 people served
0 violations
Abc Community Water System
Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations
Alaska H2o Inc
1 health-based Groundwater 75 people served
5 violations (5yr)
· 1 health-based
Park Central Trailer Court
Groundwater 70 people served
0 violations
Brinkerhoff Rig 84
Surface water 65 people served
0 violations
Pool Arctic Alaska Rig #7
Surface water 60 people served
0 violations
Rowan Gilbert Rowe
Surface water 60 people served
0 violations
Watana Base Camp
Surface water 50 people served
0 violations
Arco Borgsten Dolphin
Surface water 50 people served
0 violations
Mountain View Apartments
All resolved Groundwater 48 people served
47 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Lead tested: 4.29 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓
C. Kiddie Kingdom
Groundwater 44 people served
0 violations
Usfs Williwaw # 2 Middle
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Usfs Williwaw #1 East
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Usfs Williwaw # 3 West
Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations
Denali Backcountry Lodge
All resolved Surface water 38 people served
7 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Newland S/D Lot 1 & 2 Block B
Groundwater 36 people served
0 violations
Usfs Glacier Ranger District
All resolved Groundwater 35 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· All resolved
Kalgin Island Lodge
Surface water 30 people served
0 violations
Shell Platform A
Surface water 30 people served
0 violations
Usfs Russian River
1 health-based Groundwater 30 people served
1 violation (5yr)
· 1 health-based · All resolved
Twin Peaks Treats Llc.
All resolved Groundwater 27 people served
3 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Kuskokwim Corp Aniak
Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations
Forest Oil West Mcarthur
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Usfs Cooper Creek #1 South
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
First Church Nazarene Camp
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Usfs Tern Lake - Day Use
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Beeson Plumbing & Heating
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Usfs Cooper Creek #2 North
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
Usfs Williwaw #4
Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations
M-I Swaco
Unknown 24 people served
0 violations
Moose Range Meadows Camper Pk.
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Cook Inlet Energy, Llc West Mcarthur
Groundwater 24 people served
0 violations
Eagle Glacier Nordic Training
Surface water 24 people served
0 violations
Kenai Wilderness Lodge
Groundwater 18 people served
0 violations
Janssen Funeral Home
Groundwater 18 people served
0 violations
Usfs Tenderfoot Upper Campground
Groundwater 17 people served
0 violations
Usfs Porcupine #2
Groundwater 17 people served
0 violations
Usfs Porcupine #1
Groundwater 17 people served
0 violations
Usfs Tenderfoot Lower Campground
Groundwater 17 people served
0 violations
Usfs Tenderfoot Campground
Groundwater 17 people served
0 violations
Usfs Crescent Creek Campground
Groundwater 16 people served
0 violations
Usfs Black Bear Cg
Groundwater 16 people served
0 violations
Shell Platform C
Surface water 15 people served
0 violations
Usfs Primrose
Groundwater 14 people served
0 violations
Usfs Trail River 2- Picnic Area
Groundwater 11 people served
0 violations
Usfs Trail River 3- Sprucewoods
Groundwater 11 people served
0 violations
Usfs Trail River 10- Spruce Woods Loop
Groundwater 11 people served
0 violations
Usfs Trail River 1- Lakeside
Groundwater 11 people served
0 violations
Usfs Ptarmigan 2 North
Groundwater 11 people served
0 violations
Usfs Ptarmigan 1 South
Groundwater 11 people served
0 violations
Usfs Trail River 5- River Terrace
Groundwater 11 people served
0 violations
Usfs Trail River 8- Eagle Point
Groundwater 11 people served
0 violations
Usfs Bertha Creek Campground
Groundwater 10 people served
0 violations
Usfs Trail River 7- Lake Side Day Use
Groundwater 9 people served
0 violations
Usfs Granite Creek #2
Groundwater 9 people served
0 violations
Usfs Granite Creek #1
Groundwater 9 people served
0 violations
Pacific Energy Resources Kustatan
Groundwater 5 people served
0 violations
Cook Inlet Energy, Llc Osprey Platform
Purchased groundwater 4 people served
0 violations
Anvik Old City Well
Groundwater 0
0 violations
Willow Trading Post
All resolved Groundwater 0
2 violations (5yr)
· All resolved
Contaminants Found
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
19 violations
Has active
Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
6 violations
Has active
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
3 violations
Has active
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
10 violations
All resolved
Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
8 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
7 violations
Has active
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
2 violations
All resolved
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limit1.8 ppb measured
Action level: 15 ppb
Sampled: Jan 2024
How Does This Compare?
Anchorage (99501) has more violations than 96% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 105.
Fewer violations 96th percentile More violations
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.