Water Quality in Anchorage, AK (99504)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 99504.

Past Health-Based Violations

3 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 14 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 76% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

42,093

Population

21

Water Systems

17

Violations (5yr)

3

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (21)

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)

Rangeview Tc

All resolved
Groundwater 795 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.05 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Mayflower Tc

All resolved
Groundwater 650 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.76 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Anchorage School District

Groundwater 537 people served
0 violations

Olympic Inc

Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations

Anchorage School District

Groundwater 475 people served
0 violations

Four Seasons Tc

3 health-based
Groundwater 365 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based · All resolved

Camp Gorsuch Boy Scout Camp

Purchased surface water 201 people served
0 violations

Trails End Mhp

All resolved
Groundwater 100 people served
3 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.55 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Urs / St. Lawrence Island

Surface water 70 people served
0 violations

American Legion Post 29

Groundwater 63 people served
0 violations

L5ab23 Burlwood Terrace S/D

Groundwater 32 people served
0 violations

Kokhanok Lodge

Surface water 32 people served
0 violations

Lakes O The Su S/D Iii

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

South Central Law Enforcement Tactical

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Turnagain View #2, Parcel 3

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

East Anchorage Mhp

Groundwater 17 people served
0 violations

Camp Carlquist - Cubworld

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

ArsenicHealth-Based

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

4 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

6 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

2 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Monitoring
2 violations
All resolved
TTHMMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
ChlorineMonitoring

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Anchorage (99504) has more violations than 76% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 17.

Fewer violations 76th 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

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.

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